Electrical Technician

gpac; Northvale (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

A well-established food manufacturer in Bergen County, NJ, is seeking an Electrical Technician to join its day shift maintenance team. You will work hands-on with 480V power, PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, robotics, servos, and instrumentation to become the go-to electrical resource for the plant.

If you enjoy troubleshooting and root-cause analysis in a highly automated environment, this opportunity offers ownership of electrical maintenance and reliability improvements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experience.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with 480V, VFDs, and motor controls.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled industrial equipment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and independently diagnose problems.
• Knowledge of industrial automation, instrumentation, and machine safety; food/bev preferred.
• Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLC experience preferred.
• Robotics and servo experience is a plus.
• NJ electrical license, journeyman card, or apprentice registration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot 480V three-phase systems, VFDs, motor controls and automated equipment
• Diagnose PLC-controlled machinery using I/O and ladder logic
• Troubleshoot Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLC/HMI systems
• Work with robotics, servo drives, sensors, instrumentation and safety circuits
• Perform electrical preventative maintenance and help improve equipment reliability
• Identify recurring equipment failures and participate in root-cause analysis
• Read and maintain electrical schematics and technical documentation
• Partner with production and maintenance teams to safely reduce downtime
• Serve as a key electrical resource for troubleshooting and automation support

Skills

Industrial electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

PLC control

Electrical schematics

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Robotics

VFD

Job description

Location: Bergen County, NJ

Compensation: $25-40/hour + Benefits

Schedule: Monday-Friday 6am-4pm

A well-established food manufacturer with 35+ years of success is adding an experienced Electrical Technician to its day shift maintenance team.

This more than an electrical technician role as you'll have the opportunity to work hands-on with 480V power, PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, robotics, servos, instrumentation and automated production equipment while becoming a go-to electrical resource to the plant.

If you enjoy troubleshooting, solving problems and getting to the root cause of equipment issues, this is an opportunity to put your skills to work in a highly automated manufacturing environment.

Why This Opportunity?

• $25-$40/hour, based on experience
• Monday-Friday day shift
• Benefits package
• Work with PLCs, controls, robotics, servos, and automation
• Established manufacturer with 35+ years of stability
• Opportunity to take ownership of electrical troubleshooting and reliability
• A hands-on environment where your technical expertise will make a direct impact

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experience
• Strong troubleshooting skills with 480V, VFDs, and motor controls
• Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled industrial equipment
• Ability to read electrical schematics and independently diagnose problems
• Knowledge of industrial automation, instrumentation, and machine safetyFood or beverage manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLC experience preferred
• Robotics and servo experience is a plus
• NJ electrical license, journeyman card, or apprentice registration is a plus - not required

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot 480V three-phase systems, VFDs, motor controls and automated equipment
• Diagnose PLC-controlled machinery using I/O and ladder logic
• Troubleshoot Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLC/HMI systems
• Work with robotics, servo drives, sensors, instrumentation and safety circuits
• Perform electrical preventative maintenance and help improve equipment reliability
• Identify recurring equipment failures and participate in root-cause analysis
• Read and maintain electrical schematics and technical documentation
• Partner with production and maintenance teams to safely reduce downtime
• Serve as a key electrical resource for troubleshooting and automation support

Occasional Overtime And Weekend Coverage May Be Required.

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.