Electrical Controls Technician – Food Manufacturing

100Hires, Inc.; Salem (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. seeks an Electrical/Electronic Maintenance Technician for food manufacturing equipment in New Jersey. You will maintain and document electrical and control systems, assist mechanics, and support production downtime repairs.

Responsibilities include training Electro-Mechanics across shifts, offsite troubleshooting when needed, safe inspections, and adherence to GMP, safety and quality standards. Strong knowledge of electrical diagrams and PLC software is essential.

Qualifications

• AS/AAS degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering preferred or equivalent experience.
• Reading and interpreting electrical, mechanical, instrumentation and control systems design documentation.
• Familiarity with Rockwell, Siemens, and Mitsubishi software.
• Basic/advanced mathematical calculations and unit conversions.
• Proficient in reading work orders, operating manuals and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to troubleshoot control systems and electrical enclosures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain current documentation for all electrical and control systems.
• Assist Mechanics and Electro-Mechanics in diagnosing electrical/control issues.
• Provide training and coordinate Electro-Mechanics across all shifts.
• Occasionally work offsite to support troubleshooting and repairs.
• Perform preventive, scheduled, or corrective maintenance on systems including networks, drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical components.
• Keep accurate records per work orders and backlog.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Rockwell/Siemens/Mitsubishi

Schematic Reading

Troubleshooting

Preventive Maintenance

P&ID Drawings

Unit Conversions

Education

AS/AAS Electrical Eng

High school/Military Training

Tools

Preventive maintenance software

Job description

100Hires, Inc. seeks an Electrical/Electronic Maintenance Technician for food manufacturing equipment in New Jersey. You will maintain and document electrical and control systems, assist mechanics, and support production downtime repairs.

Responsibilities include training Electro-Mechanics across shifts, offsite troubleshooting when needed, safe inspections, and adherence to GMP, safety and quality standards. Strong knowledge of electrical diagrams and PLC software is essential.