Industrial Electrician

Interfor Corporation; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 81,263,000 - 113,327,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Benefit Programs

HSA Medical Plan

401(k) Matching Plan

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Wage access ahead of payday

Job summary

Interfor Corporation in Preston, Georgia seeks an Industrial Electrician to keep our sawmill running safely and efficiently. You will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems and equipment on site, reading schematics and blueprints to keep production moving.

The role emphasizes PLCs, motor controls, and drives with a focus on safety and downtime reduction. We offer competitive pay, night-shift differential, and quarterly bonuses within a supportive manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience or a technical degree in a related field.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and reliability of equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial electrical systems, controls, and automation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical repair and improvement projects throughout the mill.
• Read and understand electrical schematics, equipment drawings, and blueprints.
• 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

Electrical maintenance

PLC troubleshooting

Motor controls

Reading schematics

Safety

Troubleshooting

Education

Technical degree in related field

High School Diploma preferred

Tools

PLCs

AC drives

Electrical distribution

Electrical drawings

Job description

Industrial Electrician, Preston, Georgia

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 Preston, GA, you’ll play a critical role in keeping our sawmill running safely and efficiently by installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and equipment.

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 a great opportunity to grow your career with a leading forest products company while making a real impact on our operation.

Top Pay & Incentives:

• Pay Range: $28.36 to $39.55 per hour based on skill level and experience.
• $1.25 per hour Night Shift Differential
• Quarterly Gainshare Bonus (performance based)

What You’ll Do

• Perform electrical repair and improvement projects throughout the mill.
• Read and understand electrical schematics, equipment drawings, and blueprints.
• 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
• Instant access to your wages ahead of payday

Who We Are

Interfor is one of the largest forest products companies in the world and we’re growing in exciting directions. With our industry leading training programs and track record of promotion from within, you’ll have 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.