Electrical Maintenance Technician

gpac; Old Bridge (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Medical, vision, dental benefits

PTO & retirement options

Job summary

gpac is seeking a Day Shift Electrical Technician for a premier, specialty-food manufacturer. You will own electrical maintenance, troubleshoot 480V systems, PLCs, and robotics, and support continuous improvement in a fast-paced production environment.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience and a NJ electrical credential is a plus. Work hours are day shift on weekdays with occasional overtime. Competitive hourly pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on industrial electrical maintenance experience (food/beverage or automated high-speed processing preferred).
• Troubleshoot 480V power systems, VFDs, motor controls, and PLCs independently.
• Credentials: New Jersey electrical license, journeyman card, or apprentice registration is a plus (not required).
• 6:00 AM start with occasional overtime coverage when plant needs arise.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair 480V 3-phase electrical equipment, motor controls, VFDs, and servo systems.
• Diagnose PLC I/O, ladder logic, and HMI faults using Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms.
• Perform root-cause troubleshooting on robotics (ABB, Fanuc), instrumentation, sensors, and machine-safety circuits.
• Conduct preventive maintenance, trace electrical schematics, update drawings, and identify critical spare parts.
• Support capital equipment projects, contractor activities, and continuous process improvements.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

VFDs & motor control

PLC I/O & ladder logic

Industrial robotics basics

Education

NJ electrical license / journeyman card

Electrical apprentice registration (nice to have)

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

ABB/Fanuc robotics

HMI systems

Job description

About the Opportunity

Are you looking for true industrial electrical and controls ownership without having to work nights? A premier, specialty-food manufacturer with over 35 years of industry success and continuous expansion is hiring a Day Shift Electrical Technician.

Core Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair 480V 3-phase electrical equipment, motor controls, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and servo systems.
• Diagnose PLC I/O, ladder logic, and HMI faults using Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms.
• Perform root-cause troubleshooting on robotics (ABB, Fanuc), instrumentation, sensors, and machine-safety circuits.
• Conduct preventive maintenance, trace electrical schematics, update drawings, and identify critical spare parts.
• Support capital equipment projects, contractor activities, and continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years of hands-on industrial electrical maintenance experience (food, beverage, or automated high-speed processing strongly preferred).
• Technical Skills: Proven ability to troubleshoot 480V power systems, VFDs, motor controls, and PLCs independently.
• Credentials: A New Jersey electrical license, journeyman card, or apprentice registration is a plus (not required).
• Schedule Flexibility: Comfortable with a 6:00 AM start time and occasional overtime coverage when plant needs arise.

Why Apply?

• Competitive Compensation: $25-$40/hour dependent on experience.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, vision, dental, PTO, and retirement options.
• Consistent Work Schedule: Day-shift schedule (M-F) with an established, stable company that is actively growing.
• Skill Advancement: Deepen your controls, PLC, and robotics exposure in a modern, sustainability-minded production facility.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.