Industrial Electrician (Lumberton)

Safety & Compliance

Perform all work in accordance with company safety policies, JSAs, Lockout/Tagout procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements. Maintain compliance with NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, NEC, OSHA, and company electrical standards. Promote a safe working environment and properly document completed work.

Electrical Maintenance

• Preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on industrial electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment to minimize production downtime.
• Diagnose failures in motors, MCCs, VFDs, instrumentation, sensors, and control circuits.
• Install, modify, commission, inspect, test, calibrate, and maintain electrical equipment.
• Read, interpret, and update electrical schematics and drawings.
• Utilize multimeters, meggers, oscilloscopes, process meters, loop calibrators, and clamp meters.
• Perform electrical calculations using Ohm's Law.

Automation & Controls

• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and machine automation systems.
• Diagnose PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, VFDs, servo systems, and safety circuits.
• Modify PLC/HMI programs as required.
• Assist with commissioning new equipment and continuous improvement projects.

Equipment Support

• Respond promptly to electrical breakdowns.
• Perform machine calibrations.
• Collaborate with Maintenance Technicians and Millwrights.
• Operate forklifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts, and other mobile equipment safely.
• Complete work orders accurately and on time.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Formal electrical education, apprenticeship, NCCER, military training, or equivalent industrial experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work overtime and rotating shifts.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Rockwell Automation (Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View, RSLogix, CCW)
  • Yaskawa DriveWizard Drive Explorer
  • ABB and Fanuc robotics
  • Delta motion controllers
  • Hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting
  • Analog/digital instrumentation and calibration
  • Servo systems and motion control
  • Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
  • Strong understanding of electrical theory and three-phase power
  • Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities
  • Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Physical Requirements

• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work at heights, in confined spaces, and in hot, cold, dusty, and noisy manufacturing environments.
• Must be able to tolerate all weather elements, loud conditions, vibrations, and airborne particles (sawdust).

Pre-employment Requirements

• Criminal background check
• Hair follicle drug and substance test
• Reference check
• Prior work verification
• Driving history (MVR)
• Education verification
• Aptitude/skills testing
• Credit checks

Why Join Ifg - Idaho Forest Group

• Idaho Forest Group employees are the engine that drives our company’s culture and success.
• We value the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and identities that team members bring to the job.
• We recognize and highly value America’s veterans and believe their talents and ingenuity can help our company grow and thrive.
• Idaho Forest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, family medical history, or any other status protected by law.