Electrical & Controls Technician — Food Manufacturing

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

Job summary

Electrical Automation Services in New Jersey is seeking a maintenance technician to oversee electrical and control systems in food manufacturing, including documentation, inspection, and preventive maintenance.

You will diagnose electrical or control issues, work with Mechanics and Electro-Mechanics, train staff, and ensure compliance with GMP, safety, and quality standards while keeping accurate records.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems design documentation.
• Experience with machine and electrical control system installation and commissioning.
• Familiarity with P&ID, control drawings, and basic troubleshooting practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain current documentation for all electrical and control systems.
• Assist Mechanics and Electro-Mechanics in diagnosing electrical or control issues.
• Provide training and coordinate Electro-Mechanics across shifts as needed.
• Occasionally work offsite to support troubleshooting and repairs.
• Perform preventive, scheduled, or corrective maintenance on process control systems.

Skills

Interpret drawings

Basic troubleshooting

Documentation and record-keeping

Reading manuals and work orders

Education

AS/AAS in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

High school/military training

Tools

Rockwell software

Siemens software

Mitsubishi software

Preventive maintenance software

Job description

Electrical Automation Services in New Jersey is seeking a maintenance technician to oversee electrical and control systems in food manufacturing, including documentation, inspection, and preventive maintenance.

You will diagnose electrical or control issues, work with Mechanics and Electro-Mechanics, train staff, and ensure compliance with GMP, safety, and quality standards while keeping accurate records.