Industrial Electrician - PLC & Automation Technician

Interfor; Highland Park (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential

Quarterly gainshare bonus

Group benefits & 401(k)

Job summary

Interfor, Preston, GA, seeks an Industrial Electrician to maintain and repair electrical systems across the mill, ensuring safe, efficient operations. You’ll read schematics, troubleshoot PLCs, motors, and drives, and perform preventive maintenance in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Minimum 3 years’ industrial electrical experience or a related technical degree is required; safety is emphasized along with adherence to lock-out procedures. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 and resolve electrical issues to minimize equipment downtime.
• Adhere to an absolute lock-out policy and isolate equipment before work begins.
• Plan and manage work assignments with minimal supervision.
• Submit work requests and complete work orders detailing parts used and time required.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical maintenance

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

Team coordination

Education

Technical degree in related field

High School Diploma preferred

Tools

PLCs

AC drives

Motor controls

Electrical distribution systems

Job description

Interfor, Preston, GA, seeks an Industrial Electrician to maintain and repair electrical systems across the mill, ensuring safe, efficient operations. You’ll read schematics, troubleshoot PLCs, motors, and drives, and perform preventive maintenance in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Minimum 3 years’ industrial electrical experience or a related technical degree is required; safety is emphasized along with adherence to lock-out procedures. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.