Electrical Maintenance Technician

100Hires, Inc.; Swedesboro (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. seeks an Electrical/Controls Technician to maintain and enhance electrical/control systems for food manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities include updating documentation, aiding mechanics in diagnostics, and coordinating Electro-Mechanics across shifts to keep production on schedule. The role requires an AS/AAS in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience, with knowledge of Rockwell, Siemens, and Mitsubishi software, and the ability to read

Qualifications

• AS/AAS degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering preferred or equivalent experience.
• High school/military training with practical experience in machine and electrical control system installation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain documentation for electrical and control systems and update as needed.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical or control-related issues in collaboration with mechanics.
• Provide training and coordinate Electro-Mechanics across shifts as needed.

Skills

Electrical theory

Control systems troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Education

AS/AAS in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

High school/military training

Tools

Rockwell

Siemens

Mitsubishi

Job description

Position Overview: This role involves the maintenance, repair, and enhancement of machinery utilized in food manufacturing processes. The main emphasis is on the upkeep and documentation of electrical and control systems, addressing both hardware and software aspects to ensure efficient production operations.Key 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.Aim to enhance the quality, legality, and safety of products and manufacturing processes.Ensure the assigned work area is clean and organized, reporting any potential contamination or suspicious activities to a Supervisor immediately.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.Working knowledge of control system projects, including machine layout, control drawings, P&ID, and basic troubleshooting for A/B-Rockwell, Siemens, and Mitsubishi.Ability to perform basic and advanced mathematical calculations, converting units of measurement.Competent in completing forms detailing maintenance work performed.Proficient in reading and interpreting work orders, operating manuals, and maintenance instructions.