Electrical & Controls Technician - Food Processing

100Hires, Inc.; Swedesboro (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. is seeking a maintenance professional to oversee electrical and control systems used in food manufacturing.

You will maintain documentation, assist electro-mechanics, and coordinate training across shifts to ensure efficient production. The role includes offsite support when needed, adherence to GMP and safety standards, and performing preventive and corrective maintenance on complex systems including networks, drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, and HVAC.

Qualifications

• AS/AAS degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering preferred or equivalent experience.
• Background in complete machine and electrical control system installation.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems design documentation.
• Familiarity with control system projects, including machine layout, P&ID, and basic troubleshooting for A/B-Rockwell, Siemens, and Mitsubishi.

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 as required, which may include travel for parts procurement, training, or additional responsibilities.

Job description

100Hires, Inc. is seeking a maintenance professional to oversee electrical and control systems used in food manufacturing.

You will maintain documentation, assist electro-mechanics, and coordinate training across shifts to ensure efficient production. The role includes offsite support when needed, adherence to GMP and safety standards, and performing preventive and corrective maintenance on complex systems including networks, drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, and HVAC.