Automation Controls Technician - 2nd Shift (Bakery)

Electrical Automation Services; Swedesboro (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Disability insurance

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Electrical Automation Services is seeking a Controls Technician for our Swedesboro, NJ operation. This on-site role supports high-speed production lines, maintaining electrical, automation, and process-control systems across shifts.

You will lead troubleshooting, train Electro-Mechanics, and ensure GMP and safety standards while driving continuous improvement. 2nd shift availability and commutable distance are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with extensive industrial controls, automation, or electrical maintenance experience.
• Working knowledge of machine layouts, control drawings, P&IDs, system interconnection drawings, and distributed control systems.
• Proficiency with Rockwell (Allen-Bradley), Siemens, and Mitsubishi programming, configuration, and troubleshooting software.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, work orders, operating manuals, and maintenance instructions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with assistance.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize plant electrical, automation, and process control systems to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for electrical and controls-related equipment failures.
• Train and coordinate Electro-Mechanics across all shifts.
• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance for PLCs, drives, networks, and production equipment.
• Maintain electrical schematics, control programs, system configurations, and equipment documentation.
• Support plant utility systems including steam, refrigeration, HVAC, compressed air, water, and power distribution.
• Follow GMP, safety, quality, and regulatory standards and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Rockwell (Allen-Bradley) programming

Siemens

Mitsubishi

Electrical schematics

P&IDs

Troubleshooting

Maintenance leadership

Reading manuals

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree (nice to have) in a related field

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Electrical Automation Services is seeking a Controls Technician for our Swedesboro, NJ operation. This on-site role supports high-speed production lines, maintaining electrical, automation, and process-control systems across shifts.

You will lead troubleshooting, train Electro-Mechanics, and ensure GMP and safety standards while driving continuous improvement. 2nd shift availability and commutable distance are required.