Industrial Electrician: PLC & Mill Maintenance Pro

Interfor; Perry (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits

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 Perry, Georgia is hiring an Industrial Electrician to keep our sawmill running safely and efficiently by installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and equipment.

You’ll apply PLC knowledge and electrical troubleshooting skills to minimize downtime, improve reliability, and support production performance, with a night shift premium and a quarterly gainshare bonus. Join a safety‑first team with growth opportunities at Interfor.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience or a technical degree.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial electrical systems 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.

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 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.

Skills

Industrial electrical maintenance

PLCs troubleshooting

Electrical distribution systems

Reading electrical schematics

Safety compliance

Education

Technical degree in a related field

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Interfor in Perry, Georgia is hiring an Industrial Electrician to keep our sawmill running safely and efficiently by installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and equipment.

You’ll apply PLC knowledge and electrical troubleshooting skills to minimize downtime, improve reliability, and support production performance, with a night shift premium and a quarterly gainshare bonus. Join a safety‑first team with growth opportunities at Interfor.