Electrical & Controls Technician - Food Manufacturing

Electrical Automation Services; Deptford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrical Automation Services in Deptford Township, NJ, is seeking an experienced Electrical/Electronic maintenance technician to support food manufacturing equipment. You will maintain electrical and control systems, document work, and collaborate with mechanics to diagnose issues.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, ability to read wiring diagrams and P&ID, and adherence to GMP, safety, and company procedures. Occasional offsite travel for repairs and parts procurement may be needed.

Qualifications

• AS/AAS degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering preferred or equivalent experience.
• High school/military training with related field experience in machinery and electrical control systems.
• Familiarity with Rockwell, Siemens, and Mitsubishi software; basic troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and control system design documentation.

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.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Control systems knowledge

Reading drawings

Preventive maintenance

Documentation

Education

AS/AAS in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Rockwell

Siemens

Mitsubishi

Preventive maintenance software

Job description

Electrical Automation Services in Deptford Township, NJ, is seeking an experienced Electrical/Electronic maintenance technician to support food manufacturing equipment. You will maintain electrical and control systems, document work, and collaborate with mechanics to diagnose issues.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, ability to read wiring diagrams and P&ID, and adherence to GMP, safety, and company procedures. Occasional offsite travel for repairs and parts procurement may be needed.