Electrician Technician

Job Title: Electrician Technician

Posting Start Date: 6/18/26

Division: Doors

Posting Area: Engineering + Maintenance

Job Location: Leesburg, GA

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About Woodgrain:

Woodgrain is one of the top millwork operations in the world, with locations throughout the United States and Chile. With 70 years of quality manufacturing craftsmanship and service, Woodgrain is a top producer of mouldings, doors, and windows, as well as a premier distributor of specialty building products. Woodgrain Inc. is headquartered in Fruitland, Idaho with six divisions and over 45 manufacturing and warehouse facilities in the United States and South America. Since 1954, Woodgrain is proud to be family owned and operated.

Starting Salary: $32.00/hr

Work Environment:

Employees work 8-hour shifts with flexibility required, as schedules may vary to meet business demands.

Job Summary:

The Industrial electrician installs, repairs, and maintains electrical systems in the manufacturing environment. This role ensures that new machines are ready to function at full performance and diagnose any problems the machine may run into over its lifespan. They also troubleshoot electrical systems and ensure that issues don't interfere with production.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems including motors, transformers, breakers, wiring, and control panels.
• Conduct preventative maintenance to ensure reliability and safety of electrical infrastructure across the site.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and blueprints accurately.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical problems promptly to minimize production downtime.
• Maintain compliance with all electrical safety standards, codes, and company policies.
• Assist with machine startups, shutdowns, equipment modifications, planned shutdowns, and emergency repairs.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and parts inventory; keep work area clean and organized.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams and other departments to support plant operations.
• Mentor and train apprentice electricians and other maintenance personnel.
• Adhere to company safety programs and promote a culture of safety awareness.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Journeyman Electrician certification or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of industrial electrical experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial setting.
• Solid knowledge of electrical codes (NEC) and safe work practices.
• Experience working with three-phase electrical systems up to 480 volts.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Proficient in troubleshooting electrical equipment, including motors, starters, relays, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Basic PLC and control systems is required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to use electrical testing tools safely and effectively.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Additional Skills:

• Displays technical or professional expertise
• Drives for results
• Solves problems and analyzes issues
• Displays high integrity and honesty
• Innovates
• Develops others
• Collaborates and promotes teamwork
• Builds Relationships
• Takes Initiative

Physical Demands:

The physical demands and work environment are representative of manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the Industrial Electrician is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 40 pounds.

This is a full-time position. This position regularly requires long hours and weekend work.

Travel:

This role does not require traveling from other Woodgrain locations.