Electrical Technician

Breeze Eastern; Whippany (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Breeze-Eastern in Whippany, NJ is seeking an Electronics & Electrical Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install electrical and electronic systems that support both manufacturing equipment and facility operations.

The role requires strong troubleshooting skills, ability to read schematics, experience with automation and high-voltage systems, and a safety-first mindset to keep equipment and facilities operating reliably and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Requires technical training in electrical or electronic technology.
• Experience in industrial/manufacturing maintenance environments.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Experience with industrial automation and high‑voltage electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install electrical and electronic systems supporting manufacturing equipment and facility operations.
• Ensure equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and workplace safety through diagnostics and preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical and electronic issues and perform repairs in a timely manner.
• Assist with general maintenance activities as needed and adhere to applicable bargaining agreements.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading electrical schematics

Industrial automation

High-voltage systems

Education

Technical training in electrical/electronic technology

Tools

Diagnostic instruments

Hand tools

Industrial maintenance equipment

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Technician

Breeze-Eastern is a leading global designer and manufacturer of high-performance lifting and pulling devices for military and civilian aircraft, including rescue hoists, winches, and cargo hooks. Rescue crews trust their lives with Breeze-Eastern products, and we take that responsibility seriously. Our work benefits the greater good, and we are a global leader because we keep the best.

Breeze-Eastern offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support its employees' health, financial security, and overall well-being. Available benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage. Additional offerings include paid time off, company-sponsored life insurance, and participation in a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with company contributions.

Job Summary

The Electronics & Electrical Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and installing electrical and electronic systems that support both manufacturing equipment and facility operations. This role ensures equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and workplace safety by performing diagnostic testing, preventive maintenance, and repairs on electronically controlled machinery and electrical infrastructure.

The position requires technical training in electrical or electronic technology and significant experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance environments. Ideal candidates have strong troubleshooting skills, the ability to read electrical schematics and technical documentation, and experience working with industrial automation and high-voltage electrical systems. The role may also assist with general maintenance activities as needed and is subject to the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

The ideal candidate is an experienced industrial electrical maintenance technician with strong troubleshooting skills, automation experience, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to keep manufacturing equipment and facility systems operating reliably and efficiently.

Physical Demands: Requires the ability to work in a manufacturing environment and regularly stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb and lift materials and equipment necessary to perform maintenance and repair duties. Must be able to safely work around electrical systems, machinery, and industrial equipment while using a variety of hand tools and diagnostic instruments.

Beginning hourly rate: $31.60

Breeze-Eastern is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. It is the policy of Breeze-Eastern to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to Religion, sex, race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, covered veteran or disability, or other protected characteristic (as defined by law), Breeze-Eastern is an Equal Opportunity, Afffine Action employer.