What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Maintenance Electrician position at Binderholz?
📍 Location: Enfield, NC | 🕒 Full-Time | Multiple Shift Options
📢 Industry: Solid Wood Products | Industrial Electrical Maintenance | Automation & Controls
🔨 About Binderholz
Binderholz is Europe’s leading manufacturer of solid wood products and innovative mass timber construction solutions. Founded in Austria in 1957, our family-owned company is now expanding across North America, with production sites in Enfield, NC and Live Oak, FL, and a U.S. sales office in Atlanta, GA.
At Binderholz, we’re driven by a passion for wood, innovation, and sustainable growth. We value hands-on expertise, safety, and a solutions-focused mindset. Learn more about us: www.binderholz.com/en-us
🛠 About the Role
We’re looking for a skilled Industrial Maintenance Electrician to support our high-performance production facility in Enfield, NC.
This role involves diagnosing, maintaining, and optimizing industrial electrical and automation systems, including sensors, drives, and PLCs. You’ll work with a wide range of modern equipment (SEW, Siemens, Lenze, IFM, ABB, Keyence, and others) and support continuous uptime in a fast-paced, safety-conscious manufacturing environment.
This is not an entry-level role — we’re seeking experienced industrial electricians with a proactive attitude and strong troubleshooting ability in automation-heavy settings.
🕒 Shift Options
• Rotating 12-Hour Shifts:
o Day: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
o Night: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
o Schedule: 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off (alternating weekly)
🔌 What You’ll Do
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical/electronic systems and machinery
• Troubleshoot drives, PLCs, sensors, relays, and control systems (Siemens preferred)
• Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams (incl. E-Plan), and technical documents
• Perform preventive maintenance and reliability improvements
• Work directly on-site to resolve electrical faults or breakdowns
• Assist in commissioning, system upgrades, and new installations
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and log maintenance activity
• Follow all safety standards, including OSHA and NEC regulations
• Collaborate with contractors and internal teams during major projects
• Maintain accurate documentation of work and recommend improvements
✅ What We’re Looking For
• 5 years of hands-on experience with industrial electrical systems
• Strong background in electrical troubleshooting and maintenance
• Familiar with PLC programming or servicing (Siemens preferred)
• Skilled in panel wiring, conduit, drives, and control systems
• Experience reading electrical schematics (incl. European/E-Plan styles)
• Ability to work independently and under time pressure
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship offered)
🎓 Preferred:
• Degree or certification in Electrical Technology or Industrial Maintenance
• Experience with automated production environments or timber processing
⚠️ Work Environment & Physical Requirements
• Standing, walking, and working around moving machinery
• Lifting or handling materials up to 50 lbs
• Regular work in indoor industrial settings with varying noise levels
• Occasional outdoor work and use of ladders or elevated platforms
🎁 What We Offer
• Competitive hourly pay 💲
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance 🏥
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life insurance and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Opportunities for advancement and training
• Work in a growing U.S. division of a global company
🚀 Join Our Team
If you're a qualified industrial maintenance electrician who thrives in an automation-driven, production-heavy environment — and you’re looking for a long-term role in a growing global company — we want to hear from you.
📩 Apply now and help us build the future of mass timber construction.
Binderholz is an equal opportunity employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Shift Options
• Rotating 12-Hour Shifts:
o Day: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
o Night: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
o Schedule: 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off (alternating weekly)