Electrical & Controls Technician (Food Manufacturing)

100Hires, Inc.

West Deptford Township (NJ)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

100Hires, Inc. seeks an experienced Electrical/Control Systems Technician to maintain and enhance electrical and control systems in food manufacturing processes. You will document work, diagnose issues, and train Electro-Mechanics across shifts to minimize downtime.

The role requires reading electrical schematics, executing preventive maintenance, and adhering to GMP, safety, and quality standards. Occasional offsite travel and strict adherence to procedures are expected.

Qualifications

AS/AAS degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
High school/military training with practical electrical/control experience.
Familiarity with Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi software.
Ability to read electrical, mechanical, instrumentation drawings and P&ID.

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.
Carry out other assigned duties, which may include travel for parts procurement, training, or additional responsibilities.
Aim to enhance quality, legality, and safety of products and processes.
Ensure the assigned work area is clean and organized, reporting any potential contamination or suspicious activities to a Supervisor immediately.