Industrial Electrician

Interfor; DeQuincy (LA); On-site; USD 43,408 - 51,232; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

HSA Medical Plan

401(k) Matching Plan

PTO & Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Training & Development Opportunities

Wage access before payday

Job summary

Interfor is seeking an Industrial Electrician in DeQuincy, LA to maintain and repair electrical systems at the sawmill, ensuring safe and efficient operation. You will read schematics, perform preventative maintenance, and troubleshoot PLCs, drives, and motors to minimize downtime.

The role requires 3+ years in industrial electrical maintenance or a related technical degree, with a strong emphasis on safety and reliability in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience or a technical degree in a related field.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial electrical systems, controls, and automation equipment.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, motor controls, drives, and electrical distribution systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work in varying seasonal climate conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical repair and improvement projects throughout the mill.
• Read and understand electrical schematics, equipment drawings, and blueprints.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance duties.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair PLCs, AC drives, motors, and other control systems.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical issues to minimize equipment downtime.
• Adhere to an absolute lock-out policy, ensuring equipment is properly isolated before work begins.
• Effectively manage and plan work assignments with minimal direct supervision.
• Submit work requests and complete work orders detailing work performed, parts used, and time required.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Industrial electrical maintenance

PLCs

Electrical schematics

Automation equipment

Safety compliance

Education

Technical degree in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

PLCs

Motor controls

VFDs/ drives

Electrical distribution systems

Job description

Industrial Electrician, DeQuincy, Louisiana

At Interfor, we're more than a lumber company - we're helping build the homes, businesses, schools, and communities that people rely on every day. As an Industrial Electrician in DeQuincy, LA, you'll play a critical role in keeping our sawmill operating safely and efficiently by installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing the electrical systems and equipment that power our operation.

Working as part of our maintenance team, you'll apply your electrical, troubleshooting, and PLC expertise to minimize downtime, improve equipment reliability, and support production performance. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced electrical trades professionals looking to grow their careers with a leading forest products company.

The starting pay range for this position is from $31.51 to $37.19 per hour with room for growth based on skill level and experience.

What You’ll Do

• Perform electrical repair and improvement projects throughout the mill.
• Read and understand electrical schematics, equipment drawings, and blueprints.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance duties.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), AC drives, motors, and other control systems.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical issues to minimize equipment downtime.
• Adhere to an absolute lock-out policy, ensuring equipment is properly isolated before work begins.
• Effectively manage and plan work assignments with minimal direct supervision.
• Submit work requests and complete work orders detailing work performed, parts used, and time required.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

What You'll Bring

• Minimum of 3 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience or a technical degree in a related field.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial electrical systems, controls, and automation equipment.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, motor controls, drives, and electrical distribution systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work in varying seasonal climate conditions.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Manufacturing, sawmill, lumber, or industrial maintenance experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Walking, standing, climbing, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work around moving equipment and machinery.
• Ability to work in varying indoor and outdoor conditions.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and call-ins as needed.

What We Offer

• Group Benefit Programs (Employee Medical, Dental, Vision Plans)
• HSA Medical Plan
  
• 401(k) Matching Plan
  
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
  
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training & Development Opportunities
• Instant access to your wages ahead of payday

Who We Are

Interfor is With our industryleading training programs and track record of promotion from within, you’llhave plenty of opportunities to #StartHereGoFar.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.