Automation Technician - 1st & 2nd Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Retirement plan

Disability insurance

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Electrical Automation Services in Vineland, NJ is seeking a Controls Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize plant-wide electrical, automation, and process control systems on high-speed production lines.

You will lead root-cause analyses, train Electro-Mechanics across shifts, and oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of PLCs, drives, networks, and equipment documenting configurations and schematics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with extensive industrial controls, automation, or electrical maintenance experience.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, P&IDs, and maintenance manuals.
• Proficiency with Rockwell (Allen-Bradley), Siemens, and Mitsubishi programming, configuration, and troubleshooting software.

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.

Skills

Industrial controls

Automation

Electrical maintenance

Schematic reading

PLC troubleshooting

Programming PLCs (Rockwell/Allen-Brad

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree (preferred)

Tools

Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Mitsubishi PLCs

CMMS

Job description

Location: This position is on-site in Vineland, NJ. Please apply only if you live within 37 miles of Vineland.Location: Swedesboro, NJ 08085Pay: $45–$46/hr, plus a $1.50/hr shift differential for 2nd shift.Shifts: 1st shift (6:00 AM – 2:30 PM) and 2nd shift (2:00 PM – 10:30 PM) available. Weekend availability is required as production needs dictate.We're hiring Controls Technicians for a large commercial bakery in Swedesboro, NJ. You'll maintain, troubleshoot and optimize plant-wide electrical, automation and process control systems on high-speed food production lines, and you'll provide technical leadership and training to Electro-Mechanics across all shifts.What You'll DoMaintain 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.What You BringHigh 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.Nice to HaveAssociate's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering Technology, or a related field.Machine design, control system installation, commissioning, and startup experience.Food, bakery, CPG, or continuous process manufacturing experience.CMMS experience.Knowledge of industrial networking, AC/DC drives, servo systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics.Benefits: medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, paid time off and holidays, paid parental leave, retirement plan, short- and long-term disability, HSA/FSA.