Posting ID: 27807 Position Type: Regular City: Thomasville, GA, United States Location: Thomasville Plant The hourly wage will vary based on position and shift. The Opportunity: Working as an Electrician, you'll be the go-to person for all things electrical in our sawmill. You'll ensure our machinery and equipment are operating at their best, troubleshoot and fix electrical issues, and play a key role in maintaining a safe workplace. If you love working with your hands, solving problems, and being part of a dynamic team, this opportunity at our Sawmill in Thomasville, GA, could be the perfect job for you! Join us and put your skills to use to help keep our modern sawmill running at peak performance. This is a full-time, permanent position for our night shift (second shift), offering a 10% shift differential. What you will do as an Electrician: • Perform regular maintenance on electrical systems, machinery, and equipment to ensure they are in top working condition. • Diagnose and repair electrical problems in a timely manner to minimize downtime. • Install new electrical systems, machinery, and equipment as needed. • Ensure all electrical work complies with local, state, and federal safety regulations. • Recommend and implement upgrades to improve electrical systems and processes. • Keep detailed records of all maintenance and repair work. • Work closely with other team members, including mechanics and production staff, to ensure smooth operations. Experience and skills that will help you stand out: • Minimum of 3 years of experience as an industrial electrician, preferably in a sawmill or similar setting. • Strong knowledge of electrical systems, blueprints, and schematics. Excellent troubleshooting skills. • Ability to work in a physically demanding environment, including standing for long periods, lifting heavy objects, and working in various weather conditions. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Experience working in a manufacturing and/or industrial environment would be considered a plus. Knowledge of the lumber manufacturing process would be an asset. • A commitment to safety and the ability to follow strict safety protocols. • Ability to work effectively in a team, collaborating with other electricians, operations, production staff, and supervisors. • A high degree of urgency. Don't check off every single bullet point? At Canfor, we prioritize the right fit for our organization over a strict checklist of criteria. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not perfectly align to still apply. At Canfor, we embrace diversity, valuing everyone’s unique qualities. We believe that inclusion and diversity are crucial for our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive edge. Our recruitment process is fair and equitable, based on qualifications and experience. Why Canfor? We're a global leader in low-carbon forest products like lumber, pulp, paper, wood pellets, and green energy. We prioritize innovation, environmental practices, and community support. In the U.S., we operate as Canfor Southern Pine, offering high-quality, sustainable Southern Yellow Pine. Our people-focused approach prioritizes safety, well-being, and growth. We provide learning opportunities for skill development at every career stage, competitive compensation, and industry-leading benefits for employees and their families. Join us today, and together, we can build a sustainable future. We appreciate all candidates' interest but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, criminal record checks, and drug testing, depending on the role and location.
See More Details >>Electrical Apprentice Electrical Apprentices assist Electricians in the performance of electrical tasks such as pulling cable, installing devices, repairing electrical equipment, and reading blueprints. This position requires the apprentice to enroll in a 4-year Department of Labor (DOL) Registered Apprenticeship Program. Some travel will be required. Pay is dependent on experience. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Works under the direct supervision of a Journeyman Electrician and must be able to demonstrate safe work habits and proper care of tools and equipment. Assists with materials handling, installation of materials, devices and equipment • Specific tasks include: • Identify and eliminate hazardous conditions at the job site • Maintain the job site in a safe, neat and orderly condition • Handle and stage materials, equipment and tools • Assist with layout, wire pulls and installation • May be required to operate heavy equipment • Assist with cable tray installations, device installations, and lighting connections • Receive On-the-job learning (OJL) as part of the apprenticeship program • Attend class & make satisfactory progress with apprenticeship program completion • Safely operate hand and power tools • Possess the ability to read and interpret instructions, maps, & manuals • Positive safety attitude and personal integrity • Legally operate company vehicles and equipment Working Conditions • Job requires working in all elements (rain, snow, heat, etc.) • Must keep work tools with them at all times (work belt, bag, etc.) • Use all types of ladders including step ladders up to 14’feet, “A” Frame and all size extension ladders and relocate a 12’ ladder by one’s self • Perform work at various heights, up to 90’ from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, and cat walks and be able to work in restricted areas • Wear protective personal equipment (PPE) About Us MetroPower (www.metropower.com) serves the electrical construction & service needs of residential, industrial, institutional, and commercial communities throughout the United States. We believe that the health and safety of people is valued above all and that accidents and injuries are preventable. MetroPower is an employee-owned company that embraces the principles of Servant Leadership and is on a journey towards creating a Zero Accident safety culture. MetroPower is committed to empowering, educating and growing its employees through engagement, satisfaction, and by following the “Golden Rule”. Qualifications and Requirements • Minimum age of 18 • Provide I-9 documents to establish work eligibility • Evidence of High School Diploma or GED; high school transcript, if necessary • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation • DD 214 (if veteran) Physical Requirements • Must be able to successfully pass a drug test, physical and background check • Good Color Acuity (determine wire colors) • Must be able to bend, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, push, pull & reach overhead • Able to work at least 40 hour weeks and overtime and night shift, as needed • Lift at least 50 pounds • Constant moving on your feet • Climb ladders of all types MetroPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
See More Details >>Amteck, LLC is currently seeking candidates to fill Foreman Electrician openings at our job sites located across the south east United States. Primary Role: The Foreman Electrician works under the guidance of a senior level Foreman or Superintendent and will oversee the direct work of a crew of Helpers, Apprentices, and Journeyman electricians. Foreman electricians routinely perform installation, alteration and/or repair of electrical systems, conductors and associated materials and equipment simultaneously while leading, training, mentoring, and performing evaluations of their crew. Responsibilities: • Lead and mentor Journeyman, Helpers and Apprentices on the job site • Work alongside their crew and ensure quality of work is to the highest standards • Assist in the development of an effective manpower schedule for their team • Develop material lists from layouts, area prints, and job site demands and communicating lists to supervision • Helps achieve production and budget goals by understanding what needs to be done and communicates that effectively to their team. • Ensure all work done by crew is within local and NEC guidelines • Work independently to measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble and install electrical conduit using measuring devices, hand tools, threaders and hand or mechanical benders • Install and terminate electrical devices, fixtures, panel boards, brand circuit and feeder conductors • Demonstrate a working knowledge of circuitry • Read and understand project specifications, blueprints, and schematics • Lay out small areas of work from electrical drawings and project documents, including underground layout • Correctly determine wire, conduit, and junction box sizing • Perform basic troubleshooting of lighting and general power circuits Requirements: • 7-10 years of experience performing electrical construction in commercial and/or industrial environments • Demonstrates leadership abilities with the capability and desire of growing in this area. Able to lead, mentor and coach teams of roughly five Helpers, Apprentices and Journeyman Electricians. • Exhibits thorough understanding of a small, assigned scope of work. • Recognizes work that is outside of assigned scope. • Demonstrates basic skills in communicating with other trades and negotiating work assignments with trade supervisors. • Shows an aptitude and willingness for learning how to read and understand the blueprints and available contract-related documents of the other trades on site. • Demonstrates a basic understanding of customer relationships and the concept of customer satisfaction. • Shows an intermediate understanding of developing, reading and following construction schedules for assigned scope of work. • Able to learn and comprehend BlueBeam, Navisworks and related programs to understand project plans for their assigned scope of work when needed. • Participates actively in leadership training when given the opportunity. • Demonstrates above average leadership, communication and decision-making skills with a desire to grow those skills. • Equipped with all tools required by company policy and able to use them to perform assigned tasks • Demonstrate the Amteck Way in daily work activities, behavior and decision making • Able to work project schedules including weekends and overtime • Has an interest and aptitude to learn job-related material through oral instruction and observation, typically in an on-the-job setting • Demonstrate a team-player mentality by listening and understanding directions, working cooperatively with others, and working safely without any threat to self or others • Possess basic mechanical aptitude, basic mathematical ability, and the ability to learn to read basic construction documents used daily • The willingness to participate in field training, whether it by OJT, classroom-based, or completely virtual
See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Thomasville, GA, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 electricians nationwide, with a growing demand in Georgia, and projects a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Georgia earn an average of $29.97 per hour, with an annual overtime average of $9,438. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
