2nd Shift Electrical & Controls Tech – Food Manufacturing

Electrical Automation Services; Swedesboro (NJ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

2nd shift differential

Job summary

Electrical Automation Services in Swedesboro, NJ, is hiring an Electrical Maintenance Technician for on-site 2nd shift. The role focuses on maintaining, repairing, and enhancing electrical and control systems in food manufacturing, including hardware, software, and documentation.

You will support mechanics, train Electro-Mechanics across shifts, and perform preventive, corrective, and scheduled maintenance. Some offsite work and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• AS/AAS degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering preferred or equivalent experience.
• High school/military training and practical experience in a related field.
• Familiarity with Rockwell, Siemens, and Mitsubishi software is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems design documentation.
• Working knowledge of control system projects, including machine layout, control drawings, P&ID, and basic troubleshooting for A/B-Rockwell, Siemens, and Mitsubishi.

Responsibilities

• Maintain current documentation for electrical and control systems.
• Assist Mechanics and Electro-Mechanics in diagnosing and resolving electrical or control-related issues.
• Provide training and coordinate the activities of Electro-Mechanics across all shifts as needed.
• Occasionally work offsite to support equipment troubleshooting and repairs.
• Ensure production equipment is maintained according to the production schedule.
• Conduct electrical and mechanical inspections safely while equipment is operational.
• Address corrective, preventive, or scheduled repairs during equipment downtime following company and vendor specifications.
• Work independently or with a mechanic to identify and rectify equipment failures, restoring production promptly.
• Complete tasks in adherence to government regulations, GMP, safety standards, quality control measures, and company procedures.
• Perform preventive, scheduled, or corrective maintenance on batching and continuous process control systems, including networks, AC/DC and servo drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical components.
• Maintain secondary systems for steam, hot and chilled water, pneumatic air, electrical power, refrigeration, HVAC, and emissions control.
• Keep accurate work records in accordance with work orders, backlog, and job assignment systems.
• Carry out other assigned duties as required, which may include travel for parts procurement, training, or additional responsibilities.
• Aim to enhance the quality, legality, and safety of products and manufacturing processes.
• Ensure the assigned work area is clean and organized, reporting any potential contamination or suspicious activities to a Supervisor immediately.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Rockwell

Siemens

Mitsubishi

Preventive maintenance

Documentation

Team training

Education

AS/AAS in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

High school or military training

Tools

Rockwell Software

Siemens software

Mitsubishi software

Job description

Electrical Automation Services in Swedesboro, NJ, is hiring an Electrical Maintenance Technician for on-site 2nd shift. The role focuses on maintaining, repairing, and enhancing electrical and control systems in food manufacturing, including hardware, software, and documentation.

You will support mechanics, train Electro-Mechanics across shifts, and perform preventive, corrective, and scheduled maintenance. Some offsite work and travel may be required.