2nd-Shift Industrial Electrician – Food Processing

Electrical Automation Services; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrical Automation Services in Swedesboro, NJ is seeking an on-site Electrical Maintenance Technician to maintain and enhance electrical and control systems used in food manufacturing processes. The role emphasizes documentation, and hardware/software troubleshooting to ensure efficient production operations.

Responsibilities include maintaining system documentation, diagnosing electrical or control issues, training Electro-Mechanics across shifts, and occasional offsite work for repairs.

Qualifications

• AS/AAS degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering preferred or equivalent experience.
• High school/military training and practical experience in a related field with complete machine and electrical control system installation.
• Familiarity with Rockwell, Siemens and Mitsubishi software, plus preventive maintenance 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 AB Rockwell, Siemens and Mitsubishi.
• Ability to perform basic and advanced mathematical calculations and convert 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 downtime following specs.
• 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 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/cold water, pneumatic air, electrical power, refrigeration, HVAC and emissions control.
• Keep accurate work records per work orders, backlog and assignments.
• Carry out other duties including travel for parts procurement, training or extra responsibilities.
• Aim to enhance quality, legality and safety of products and processes.
• Keep work area clean and report any contamination or suspicious activity to a Supervisor.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading diagrams & docs

Control systems knowledge

Self-motivation

Coordination across shifts

Education

AS/AAS in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

High school/military training

Tools

Rockwell

Siemens

Mitsubishi

Preventive maintenance software

Job description

Electrical Automation Services in Swedesboro, NJ is seeking an on-site Electrical Maintenance Technician to maintain and enhance electrical and control systems used in food manufacturing processes. The role emphasizes documentation, and hardware/software troubleshooting to ensure efficient production operations.

Responsibilities include maintaining system documentation, diagnosing electrical or control issues, training Electro-Mechanics across shifts, and occasional offsite work for repairs.