Industrial Electrician: PLCs, Drives & Sawmill Maintenance

Interfor Corporation; Swainsboro (GA); Hybrid; USD 82,896,000 - 115,590,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

HSA medical plan

401(k) matching plan

PTO & paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Wages advanced access

Job summary

Interfor is seeking an Industrial Electrician in Swainsboro, GA to maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize electrical and control systems across our sawmill operations.

The role requires 3+ years in industrial electrical maintenance or a related technical degree, with strong PLC, motor control, and drive system expertise. You’ll work in a fast-paced manufacturing setting, following strict lock-out procedures and contributing to safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience or a technical degree in a related field.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial electrical systems, controls, 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.
• Commitment to workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical repair and improvement projects throughout the mill.
• Read and understand electrical schematics, equipment drawings, and blueprints.
• 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, 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

Motor controls

Drive systems

Electrical distribution

Schematic reading

Safety awareness

Education

Technical degree

High School Diploma

Tools

PLC hardware

Job description

Interfor is seeking an Industrial Electrician in Swainsboro, GA to maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize electrical and control systems across our sawmill operations.

The role requires 3+ years in industrial electrical maintenance or a related technical degree, with strong PLC, motor control, and drive system expertise. You’ll work in a fast-paced manufacturing setting, following strict lock-out procedures and contributing to safety and reliability.