Industrial Electrician - Sawmill PLC & Troubleshooting

Interfor Corporation; Perry (GA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

HSA Medical Plan

401(k) Matching Plan

PTO & Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Instant access to wages ahead of pay

Job summary

Interfor Corporation in Perry, GA is seeking an Industrial Electrician to keep our sawmill running safely and efficiently. The role involves installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and equipment across the mill to support production performance.

Join a maintenance team that emphasizes reliable electrical systems, PLCs, drives, and motor controls, while upholding a strong safety culture and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience or a technical degree in a related field.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial electrical systems, controls, and automation equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.

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 downtime.
• Adhere to lock-out policy and isolate equipment before work begins.
• Plan and manage work assignments with minimal supervision.
• Submit work requests and complete work orders detailing work performed, parts used, and time required.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLCs and automation

Motor controls and drives

Reading electrical schematics

Maintenance planning

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Technical degree related to electrical maintenance

Tools

PLCs

AC drives

Job description

Interfor Corporation in Perry, GA is seeking an Industrial Electrician to keep our sawmill running safely and efficiently. The role involves installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and equipment across the mill to support production performance.

Join a maintenance team that emphasizes reliable electrical systems, PLCs, drives, and motor controls, while upholding a strong safety culture and compliance.