Industrial Electrician

Interfor; Preston (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Benefit Programs (Medical,Dental

HSA Medical Plan

401(k) Matching Plan

PTO & Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Training & Development Opportunities

Instant access to wages ahead of pay

Job summary

Interfor in Preston, GA is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician to keep our sawmill running safely and efficiently. You will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems and equipment throughout the mill.

The role emphasizes PLCs, controls, and technical diagnostics, with a day shift and a pay range of $28.36–$39.55 per hour. A quarterly gainshare bonus is noted, along with excellent benefits and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience.
• Safety-minded with a commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and drawings.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, motor controls, drives, and distribution systems.
• Capable of operating in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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 electrical issues to minimize downtime.
• Adhere to lock-out/tag-out safety policies before work.
• Manage and plan work assignments with minimal 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

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC control systems

Read electrical schematics

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

PLCs

Motor controls

AC drives

Electrical distribution

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.

This role is ideal for an experienced Industrial Electrician with proven skills in electrical troubleshooting, PLCs, controls, and the maintenance and repair of industrial manufacturing equipment. We are looking for someone who can confidently diagnose electrical issues, minimize downtime, and help keep our operation running safely and reliably.

Top Pay & Incentives:

• This is a Day Shift position with the followingpay range: $28.36 to $39.55 per hour based on skill level and experience.
• 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.
• 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 3-5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience.
• 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 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.