Bakery Controls Technician — Automation & Training Lead

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

Job summary

Electrical Automation Services in Swedesboro, NJ is hiring a Controls Technician to maintain and optimize plant-wide electrical, automation, and process control systems on high-speed food production lines. The role includes leading troubleshooting, performing root cause analysis, and training Electro-Mechanics across all shifts while ensuring GMP, safety and regulatory standards are met.

A high school diploma with controls experience and knowledge of Rockwell, Siemens, and Mitsubishi software is

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

Industrial controls

Automation

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Reading schematics

P&IDs

Rockwell software

Siemens software

Mitsubishi software

PLC programming

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology

Tools

Rockwell software

Siemens software

Mitsubishi software

Job description

Electrical Automation Services in Swedesboro, NJ is hiring a Controls Technician to maintain and optimize plant-wide electrical, automation, and process control systems on high-speed food production lines. The role includes leading troubleshooting, performing root cause analysis, and training Electro-Mechanics across all shifts while ensuring GMP, safety and regulatory standards are met.

A high school diploma with controls experience and knowledge of Rockwell, Siemens, and Mitsubishi software is