2nd-Shift Electrical Maintenance Specialist - Food Manufacturing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Electrical Automation Services in Swedesboro, NJ seeks an electro-mechanical technician to maintain and repair electrical and control systems for food manufacturing machinery. You will document systems, support troubleshooting, and ensure safe, compliant operation across shifts.

Role involves offsite support and collaboration with mechanics; requires reading drawings, P&ID, and control documents; onsite work with strict GMP and safety standards.

Qualifications

• AS/AAS 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, as well as preventive maintenance software.
• 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.
• Ability to perform basic and advanced mathematical calculations, converting units of measurement.
• Competent in completing forms detailing maintenance work performed.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting work orders, operating manuals, and maintenance instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain current documentation for all 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 control reading

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting control systems

Maintenance documentation

Mathematics for engineering

Work orders and manuals comprehension

Education

AS/AAS in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent

High school/military training in related field

Tools

Rockwell software

Siemens software

Mitsubishi software

Preventive maintenance software

Job description

Electrical Automation Services in Swedesboro, NJ seeks an electro-mechanical technician to maintain and repair electrical and control systems for food manufacturing machinery. You will document systems, support troubleshooting, and ensure safe, compliant operation across shifts.

Role involves offsite support and collaboration with mechanics; requires reading drawings, P&ID, and control documents; onsite work with strict GMP and safety standards.