Maintenance Electrician-Live Oak, FL $40.00 /Hour • 55 Hours /Week • 1 Year Future Hiring Date: 1/05/2026

Job Title: Maintenance Electrician – Sawmill

Location: Live Oak, Florida 
Pay Rate: $40.00/hour
Hours: 55 hours/week (5x10 schedule)

Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Electrician to join our sawmill team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial machinery maintenance and electrical systems, ensuring that all production equipment operates safely and efficiently. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced, industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems and industrial machinery.
• Work with production equipment such as conveyors, saws, planers, chippers, and debarkers.
• Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot motors, VFDs, starters, relays, sensors, and control panels.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and PLC logic for diagnostic purposes.
• Conduct preventative maintenance to minimize downtime and ensure operational efficiency.
• Work safely following lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and OSHA regulations.
• Collaborate with operators, supervisors, and maintenance teams to resolve mechanical or electrical issues quickly.
• Assist with upgrades, installations, and modifications of production equipment as needed.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a maintenance or industrial electrician, preferably in sawmill, woodworking, or manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of three-phase electrical systems, motors, drives, and motor control systems.
• Experience with PLC, VFD, hydraulics, and pneumatics is highly desirable.
• Ability to troubleshoot both electrical and mechanical systems.
• Must be able to work a 5x10 schedule (55 hours per week).
• Strong understanding of workplace safety and compliance with OSHA standards.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or certifications are a plus.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly pay ($40/hour)
• Opportunity to work in a stable, long-term industrial environment
• Paid overtime opportunities