Industrial Electrician – PLCs, Drives & Automation

Interfor; Swainsboro (GA); Hybrid; USD 82,896,000 - 115,645,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night Shift Premium

Quarterly Gainshare Bonus

Job summary

Interfor in Swainsboro, GA is seeking an Industrial Electrician to maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize electrical and control systems powering our sawmill. You will diagnose root causes, perform complex repairs, and support continuous improvement initiatives that boost safety, reliability, and productivity.

Candidates should have PLC, motor drive, and instrumentation experience; a technical degree or 3+ years of industrial maintenance; and a strong commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experience or a related technical degree.
• Strong safety focus and policy adherence.
• Experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems and automation equipment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Experience with PLCs, motor controls, drives, and instrumentation.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or call-ins.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical repair and improvement projects throughout the mill.
• Read schematics, equipment drawings, and blueprints.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance duties.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair PLCs, AC drives, motors, and other control systems.
• Diagnose and reduce equipment downtime.
• Adhere to lock-out policy and isolate equipment before work.
• Plan and manage work with minimal supervision.
• Submit work requests and complete work orders.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical distribution

Schematic reading

Industrial maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical degree in related field

Tools

PLCs

AC drives

Motors & drives

Electrical schematics

Job description

Interfor in Swainsboro, GA is seeking an Industrial Electrician to maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize electrical and control systems powering our sawmill. You will diagnose root causes, perform complex repairs, and support continuous improvement initiatives that boost safety, reliability, and productivity.

Candidates should have PLC, motor drive, and instrumentation experience; a technical degree or 3+ years of industrial maintenance; and a strong commitment to safety.