Industrial Electrician

Interfor; Soperton (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits

HSA health plan

401(k) matching

PTO & paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Training & development opportunities

Wages advanced access

Job summary

Interfor in Swainsboro, GA is seeking an Industrial Electrician to maintain and optimize electrical and control systems for our sawmill operations. You will diagnose issues, perform repairs, and support continuous improvement in safety and productivity.

The role requires hands-on experience with PLCs, drives, and instrumentation in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Competitive pay, shift premium, and bonuses are offered as part of our comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience or a related technical degree.
• Commitment to workplace safety in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial electrical systems, controls, and automation equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and drawings.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and handle varying shifts.
• Overtime, weekends, holidays, and call-ins may be required.
• Sawmill, lumber, or industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical repair and improvement projects throughout the mill.
• Read electrical schematics, equipment drawings, and blueprints.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance duties.
• Troubleshoot and repair PLCs, AC drives, motors, and other control systems.
• Diagnose electrical issues to minimize downtime.
• Follow lock-out/tag-out procedures before work begins.
• Plan and manage work assignments with minimal supervision.
• Submit work orders detailing work performed, parts used, and time required.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

PLC systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Motor controls

Automation equipment

Schematic reading

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Technical degree in related field

Tools

PLC hardware

AC drives

Electrical distribution

Job description

Industrial Electrician, Swainsboro, 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 Swainsboro, GA, you'll serve as a key technical expert responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing the complex electrical and control systems that power our sawmill operation. We're seeking a highly skilled electrician with strong industrial maintenance experience, advanced diagnostic abilities, and expertise in PLCs, motor controls, drives, instrumentation, and automated manufacturing equipment.

In this role, you'll leverage your technical knowledge to identify root causes, execute complex repairs, improve system reliability, and support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, productivity, and operational performance. You'll work alongside a talented maintenance team, tackling challenging electrical issues in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while helping drive the success of a leading forest products company.

Pay Range & Incentives

• Pay Range: $28.93 to $40.34 per hour based on skill level and experience.
• $1.25 per hour Night Shift Premium
• 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 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 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.