Industrial Electrician: Reliability & Automation Expert

STR Synthetic Turf Resources; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

STR Synthetic Turf Resources seeks an Industrial Electrician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems in our manufacturing environment. You will read schematics, calibrate sensors, and support machine upgrades to enhance reliability and uptime.

The role requires an electrical background, apprenticeship or technical training, and 5+ years of experience; familiarity with NEC/OSHA, PLCs, VFDs, and industrial networking.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an electrical apprenticeship, technical training program, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, and automation equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of PLC troubleshooting and industrial networking preferred.
• Familiarity with NEC and OSHA regulations.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing PLC-controlled equipment, VFDs, motor controls, and industrial automation systems.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose equipment failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective corrective actions to minimize downtime.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, test, and repair industrial electrical equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical, electronic, and control system issues on production machinery.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Install and maintain motors, motor controls, and automation equipment (including VFDs).
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical systems and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults using testing instruments.
• Calibrate and troubleshoot instrumentation and process control devices.
• Support machine upgrades, installations, and plant improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes and safety standards.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting and repair

Industrial controls and automation

Motor control and VFD troubleshooting

Preventive and predictive maintenance

Root cause analysis

Technical documentation

Problem-solving and critical thinking

Strong communication skills

Workplace safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Electrical apprenticeship/technical training

Tools

PLC troubleshooting

VFDs

Job description

STR Synthetic Turf Resources seeks an Industrial Electrician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems in our manufacturing environment. You will read schematics, calibrate sensors, and support machine upgrades to enhance reliability and uptime.

The role requires an electrical background, apprenticeship or technical training, and 5+ years of experience; familiarity with NEC/OSHA, PLCs, VFDs, and industrial networking.