Electrician

HOLLINGSWORTH & VOSE COMPANY; Hawkinsville (GA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollingsworth & Vose in Hawkinsville, GA, is seeking an experienced Electrician to maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot electrical systems that power our glass fiber and filtration media operations. You will install wiring, test controls, and ensure compliance with NEC and ISO quality standards.

The role emphasizes safety and reliability, requires five years as a journeyman electrician in an industrial setting, and preference for PLC programming and variable frequency drives.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience as a journeyman electrician in an industrial plant environment.
• Experience with PLC programming and variable frequency drives preferred.
• Demonstrated skill in installing, calibrating, and testing industrial electrical and electronic equipment, including programmable controllers and electronic drives.
• Proficiency in reading wiring diagrams and blueprints and using mathematics to calculate electrical installation requirements and troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Experience with instrumentation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supports the operating principles of Glass Fiber and Filtration Media manufacturing within the Maintenance Department.
• Develops, promotes, and maintains effective communication with internal customers, including manufacturing, shipping, and laboratory personnel.
• Installs conduit and wiring in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), applicable building codes, and established standards for new equipment, power systems, and control systems.
• Connects, tests, and calibrates machinery, controls, and instrumentation as required by the manufacturing process.
• Tests, calibrates, diagnoses, and repairs power distribution systems, machine controls, and instrumentation. Diagnoses and repairs computerized system malfunctions.
• Modifies software as required by operational and process changes. Maintains the plant control software library and documentation for plant control and power systems in accordance with established standards.
• Maintains an efficient, clean shop and leaves all work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Receives and carries out work instructions from supervision.
• Observes and inspects product conditions to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Complies with all safety, environmental, and quality requirements established by internal policies and external regulations.
• Adheres to applicable general and job-specific ISO quality system procedures as defined in company quality documents.
• Assists the Process Control Technician as needed.
• Lays out and designs basic electrical circuits.

Skills

Journeyman electrician

PLC programming

VFDs

Industrial electrical testing

Reading wiring diagrams

Job description

H&V is a global leader in filtration and energy storage solutions. Our advanced materials are used in nearly every industry and touch every aspect of modern life. Wherever you work, live or travel, chances are an H&V solution is close by, contributing to a cleaner, healthier, more sustainable world. H&V serves the world from 13 strategically located facilities. Our footprint in the Americas, Europe and Asia lets us meet the unique requirements of global and regional customers efficiently, accurately and cost effectively, while capturing supply chain efficiencies. These advantages help make H&V a valuable partner and a true worldwide leader. Our success comes from our ability to adapt, our values and the people of H&V. We act with integrity, and we treat customers, partners and each other with dignity and respect. We live these values every day and could not have prospered for more than 200 years without them.

SUMMARY:

This role is essential to maintaining the safety, reliability, and performance of electrical power distribution and process control systems at both plants. The Electrician installs, calibrates, documents, troubleshoots, and maintains these systems to support energy efficiency, minimize downtime, maximize productivity, and advance state-of-the-art process control. All installation and maintenance work must be performed in accordance with applicable safety requirements to protect plant personnel from electrical hazards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Supports the operating principles of Glass Fiber and Filtration Media manufacturing within the Maintenance Department.
• 2. Develops, promotes, and maintains effective communication with internal customers, including manufacturing, shipping, and laboratory personnel.
• 3. Installs conduit and wiring in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), applicable building codes, and established standards for new equipment, power systems, and control systems.
• 4. Connects, tests, and calibrates machinery, controls, and instrumentation as required by the manufacturing process.
• 5. Tests, calibrates, diagnoses, and repairs power distribution systems, machine controls, and instrumentation. Diagnoses and repairs computerized system malfunctions.
• 6. Modifies software as required by operational and process changes. Maintains the plant control software library and documentation for plant control and power systems in accordance with established standards.
• 7. Maintains an efficient, clean shop and leaves all work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• 8. Receives and carries out work instructions from supervision.
• 9. Observes and inspects product conditions to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• 10. Complies with all safety, environmental, and quality requirements established by internal policies and external regulations.
• 11. Adheres to applicable general and job-specific ISO quality system procedures as defined in company quality documents.
• 12. Assists the Process Control Technician as needed.
• 13. Lays out and designs basic electrical circuits.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 1. Five years of experience as a journeyman electrician in an industrial plant environment.
• 2. Experience with PLC programming and variable frequency drives is preferred.
• 3. Demonstrated skill in installing, calibrating, and testing industrial electrical and electronic equipment, including programmable controllers and electronic drives.
• 4. Proficiency in reading wiring diagrams and blueprints and using mathematics to calculate electrical installation requirements and troubleshoot electrical systems.
• 5. Experience with instrumentation is desirable.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENT:

This position requires physical activity throughout most of the shift, including walking, standing, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 pounds. This position is performed primarily in a machinery environment and may involve exposure to high ambient temperatures under certain operating conditions. This position requires rotating shifts, including weekend and holiday work.

Pay Transparency Range: 24.00 - 31.00 USD Annually/Hourly

Hollingsworth & Vose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

Why Join Us:

• Opportunity to work on solutions that matter globally
• Proven innovation and industry leadership
• Inclusive, collaborative culture built on integrity and respect
• Career growth and development in a supportive environment
• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion

For over 200 years, Hollingsworth & Vose has been building advanced materials that power cleaner air, cleaner water, and healthier lives. But none of this happens without our people. At H&V, your career isn't just a job—it's an opportunity to grow, contribute, and create impact alongside a global team dedicated to solving the world's biggest challenges. We believe that when individuals grow, our ability to solve those challenges grows too. Ready to build something meaningful?

OUR Three Pillars PURPOSE AND LONGEVITY

Work That Matters—Grounded in Our Heritage, Built for Generations to Come We create solutions that contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable world. Your work here is part of a legacy of impact that spans 300 years.

PEOPLE-FIRST AND GROWING LEADERSHIP

Contribution That's Valued We invest in our people—recognizing your contributions, supporting your growth, and fostering a workplace where you're respected and your voice matters.

INNOVATION AND IMPACT

Innovation That Solves The Biggest Challenges Innovation at H&V means solving complex problems through collaboration and expertise. We develop advanced materials and technologies that help customers build cleaner futures.

About Hollingsworth & Vose

A Global Leader in Filtration and Energy Storage Solutions H&V is a global leader in advanced materials used across nearly every industry. For nearly 300 years, we've helped create a cleaner, more sustainable world.

Hollingsworth & Vose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.