Industrial Electrician - Day Shift, PLC, Bonus Pay

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

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.