Industrial Electrician & Maintenance Tech (PLC & Controls)

Columbia Forest Products; Old Fort (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Forest Products in Old Fort, NC is seeking a general maintenance technician with strong welding (stick & mig), cutting torch, hydraulics and pneumatics skills. You will perform preventive and predictive maintenance, read electrical schematics, and support PLC-based controls in a wood processing facility.

Responsibilities include maintaining electrical systems, conduit experience, and adherence to NEC/local codes, TPM tasks, and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must possess a background in general maintenance with the listed skills.
• Experience with electrical maintenance and reading schematics is required.
• Familiarity with three phase power and control systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance in the facility.
• Maintain electrical systems and read electrical schematics.
• Assist other maintenance technicians and support TPM tasks.
• Handle troubleshooting and repairs on mechanical/electrical equipment.
• Work with PLC-based controls and ladder logic as needed.
• Follow NEC/local codes and safety procedures.

Skills

Welding

Cutting torch

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Fabrication

Electrical schematics

PLC

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Conduit experience

NEC knowledge

Reading diagrams

Education

High School or better

Technical training or certification

Tools

None

Job description

Columbia Forest Products in Old Fort, NC is seeking a general maintenance technician with strong welding (stick & mig), cutting torch, hydraulics and pneumatics skills. You will perform preventive and predictive maintenance, read electrical schematics, and support PLC-based controls in a wood processing facility.

Responsibilities include maintaining electrical systems, conduit experience, and adherence to NEC/local codes, TPM tasks, and safety guidelines.