Industrial Electrician: PLCs, VFDs & Automation Upgrades

Cherokee Brick; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee Brick is seeking an experienced Electrician to keep manufacturing equipment operating safely and efficiently. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical systems, read schematics, and work in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities include installing, testing and commissioning new equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and completing maintenance work orders while following safety policies and contributing to upgrades and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Two to five years of industrial electrical maintenance experience.
• High school diploma or GED required; vocational training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical systems, motors, PLCs, VFDs, sensors, control panels, and related equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Install, wire, test, and commission new electrical equipment and machinery.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams.
• Diagnose equipment failures using electrical testing equipment and diagnostic tools.
• Assist with equipment upgrades, automation projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Complete maintenance work orders and documentation.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and participate in scheduled maintenance shutdowns.
• Follow all company safety policies and applicable electrical codes.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Industrial electrical systems

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical or vocational training in industrial electrical systems

Tools

Read electrical schematics

PLC/SCADA concepts

VFDs & motors

Job description

Cherokee Brick is seeking an experienced Electrician to keep manufacturing equipment operating safely and efficiently. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical systems, read schematics, and work in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities include installing, testing and commissioning new equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and completing maintenance work orders while following safety policies and contributing to upgrades and continuous improvement