Industrial Electrician
📍 Lynchburg, VA
🕒 Schedule: Monday–Friday | Day Shift | Local Plant (No Travel)
Work Local. Stay Consistent. Build a Career.
Tired of traveling between job sites? Looking for steady, predictable work in one location?
Southern Air, Inc. is hiring an Industrial Electrician for a full-time role at a local plant in Lynchburg, VA. This position offers a consistent schedule, no daily travel between sites, and the opportunity to grow with a 100% employee-owned company with over 80 years of success.
Compensation & Benefits
Pay Range: $23-$28/ per hour
The pay range for this position is included in the job description. The listed range represents the broader pay scale for the role. Individual compensation may vary based on factors such as skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Southern Air offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical plan with company HSA contributions
- Dental and Vision coverage
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
- Supplemental and Dependent Life Insurance options
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Additional Advantages of This Role
- Work at the same location every day
- Day shift schedule, Monday through Friday
- No job site travel required
- Overtime paid at time-and-a-half or double time when applicable
- Employee ownership through ESOP
About Southern Air
Southern Air, Inc. is an employee-owned company serving Virginia, West Virginia, and North Carolina. We are committed to delivering high-quality service while creating long-term career opportunities for our team.
Position Summary
The Industrial Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, testing, and repairing electrical systems in an industrial setting. This role ensures all work is completed safely and in compliance with applicable codes and standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures
- Test electrical systems and verify circuit integrity and safety
- Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues efficiently
- Use hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment safely and effectively
- Connect wiring to circuit breakers, transformers, and other components
- Work collaboratively with supervisors and team members
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
- 5+ years of electrical experience (industrial, commercial, or residential), or equivalent training
- Working knowledge of electrical codes and safety practices
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to pass pre-employment screening, including drug and background checks
Skills & Abilities
- Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
- Knowledge of electrical safety standards and best practices
- Safe and effective use of tools and testing equipment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship
- Professional communication and interpersonal skills
- Dependable and self-motivated work habits
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
This role is performed in an industrial plant environment and may include:
- Frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, and use of tools
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed
- Exposure to industrial equipment, machinery, and materials
- Working in a manufacturing environment while maintaining safety standards
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Southern Air, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
Ready to Build Your Future with Southern Air?
Apply today and become part of a company where your work, growth, and ownership truly matter.
🌐 Learn more: www.southern-air.com