Industrial Maintenance Electrician

Industrial Maintenance Electrician

General Shale, Inc., the nation's leading manufacturer of brick and masonry products, is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Electrician to support operations at our Augusta, Georgia manufacturing facility. This role is ideal for a skilled electrician looking to apply and expand their knowledge in a highly automated industrial environment.

The Industrial Maintenance Electrician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and production equipment to ensure safe and efficient plant operations. The role involves performing predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance while collaborating with machine operators and maintenance teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing electrical components such as motors, pumps, and control systems
• Ensuring proper operation of production equipment through predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance
• Reading and following diagrams, sketches, prints, and equipment manuals
• Using hand tools, power tools, multi-meters, levels, and other maintenance equipment
• Operating forklifts, hoists, and power equipment safely
• Working off ladders and in elevated positions as needed
• Communicating effectively with machine operators to identify and troubleshoot issues
• Performing physically demanding tasks including bending, stooping, and lifting

Skills and training opportunities include:

• Hands-on experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Allen Bradley Automation systems
• RSLogix 500 & 5000, Control Logix
• Panel Builder 32
• RSNetworx for DeviceNet and Ethernet

Qualifications include:

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training preferred
• Prior industrial maintenance or electrical experience preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and safely in a fast-paced environment

What we offer includes:

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Training and development opportunities in advanced automation systems

Learn more about General Shale and its portfolio of innovative brick and masonry solutions at generalshale.com.