Electrical Controls Technician — Food Manufacturing

Electrical Automation Services

Woodbury (NJ)

On-site

USD 68,000 - 93,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Electrical Automation Services in Woodbury, NJ, seeks a maintenance technician to upkeep electrical and control systems used in food manufacturing. You will document systems, assist mechanics, and coordinate Electro-Mechanics across shifts.

Occasional offsite work supports troubleshooting and repairs to keep production on schedule. The role requires reading electrical/control diagrams, basic math, and adherence to GMP, safety, and quality standards while performing preventive and corrective

Qualifications

AS/AAS degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering preferred or equivalent experience.
High school/military training and practical experience in a related field, with a background in complete machine and electrical control system installation.
Familiarity with Rockwell, Siemens, and Mitsubishi software, as well as preventive maintenance software, is preferred.
Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems design documentation.
Competent in completing forms detailing maintenance work performed.

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 repairs during downtime following company and vendor specifications.
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 as required, which may include travel for parts procurement, training, or additional responsibilities.