Electrician

Pace Packaging LLC; Fairfield (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Pace Packaging, part of ProMach, seeks a skilled Electrician to join the Production team. You will read schematics, build and wire control panels, install field wiring, and troubleshoot equipment to ensure peak performance.

Collaboration with engineering will help debug systems and update drawings. Responsibilities include panel termination, machine wiring, field wiring installation, and assisting with mechanical installation and facilities maintenance.

Qualifications

• Ability to read Electrical Schematics; thorough understanding of electricity (low and high voltage) and power.
• Proven ability to read and understand Electrical Engineering drawing sets, dimensions, and BOMs.

Responsibilities

• Build Electrical Control Panels and terminate all wires back to main panels/junction boxes.
• Install Machine Wiring: motors, sensors, and vision systems.
• Install Field Wiring: mounting of sensors and safety devices.
• Troubleshoot systems with engineers and document issues for redraws.

Skills

Electrical schematics reading

Panel wiring

Troubleshooting

Reading electrical drawings

Blueprints interpretation

Safety practices

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Join ProMach and shine. Whether you're creative, strategic, persuasive, or mechanically inclined, there’s a place for you here. Be a problem-solver, a closer, a futurist - whatever drives you. At ProMach, you'll be challenged and rewarded as you help improve packaging performance and shape the future of automation. And we’ll be proud to have you on the journey. Pace Packaging is seeking a skilled Electrician to join its Production team in building and supporting advanced packaging automation systems. This role involves reading electrical schematics, building and wiring control panels, installing field wiring, and troubleshooting equipment to ensure optimal performance. The Electrician will collaborate with engineering teams to debug systems, update electrical drawings, and support both electrical and mechanical installation and maintenance, contributing to high-quality, efficient operations.

Responsibilities

• Build Electrical Control Panels Terminate Panels; terminate all low and high-voltage wires back to the main panel(s) and/or junction boxes
• Install Machine Wiring this includes mounting/connecting motors, and various sensor types (proximity sensors, photo eye sensors, laser through beam sensors, vision systems)
• Install Field Wiring this includes mounting of various sensor types (proximity sensors, photo eye sensors, laser through beam sensors, vision systems)
• Troubleshoot Systems using various tools and instruments to find and fix electrical problems with the assistance of Controls Engineers
• Redline Electrical Prints catching and documenting mistakes in electrical drawings sets, wiring the system correctly, and then documenting the mistakes so that the Engineers can correct the final drawing set
• Assist in mechanical assembly and installation
• Assist with facilities and equipment related maintenance and installation

Qualifications

• Previous work experience in dealing with AC motors, motor starters, disconnects, and PLC I/O wiring required
• Experience in industrial electrical panel and machine wiring
• Ability to read Electrical Drawings; thorough understanding of electricity, both low voltage (PLC inputs, outputs) and high-voltage, various symbols and circuitry, and power
• Proven ability to read and understand Electrical Engineering drawing sets, understand dimensions, and knowledge of electricity and safe practices when working on high-voltage systems
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics created on AutoCAD.
• Possess a strong understanding of safe electrical practices and can read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Must be able to read and interpret complete Electrical Engineering Drawing sets, both high and low voltage (PLC I/O, Ethernet and Safety Circuits)
• Strong understanding of grounding and bonding for noise suppression
• Deep understanding of wire sizes for industrial machine wiring (480Vac, 3 phase and 230Vac, 3 phase)
• Hands-on experience reading/interpreting bill of materials (BOMs)
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet timelines on deliverables
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions
• Must know how to use basic hand tools – cordless drill; pneumatic tools, socket set, wrenches, open end and box end, screwdrivers –regular and Phillips and pliers – regular and channel lock

What’s in it for you?

There's no monopoly on innovative ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people are happy and choose to build a career. In addition to growth opportunities, as a ProMach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. Total compensation includes your salary, comprehensive medical/dental programs, as well as life insurance, a generous paid time off program, and a retirement savings plan with a company match. And because we understand the importance of feeling protected, there is no waiting period for benefits – you are eligible on your first day of employment!

Please note that the pay ranges listed on external job boards, outside our posting details, do not accurately reflect our internal compensation ranges. Pro Mach, Inc. was named to the Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. seven times. We continue to introduce innovative products, enter new markets, expand our global presence, and actively acquire new capabilities. We have the rewards, opportunities, and the market strength of a large organization combined with the entrepreneurial culture of a small, fast‑paced company. You will enjoy the benefits of working with a growing company that competes globally, with the personal touch and feel of a smaller company where you can make an impact every day.

ProMach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pro Mach uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. Pro Mach is a drug‑free workplace. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Base hourly rate: $22-$32/hr ProMach may not be a brand you see on store or pharmacy shelves, but we are integral to your daily life, powering the processing and packaging machines behind consumer goods, food and nutrition, health, and everyday products.

At ProMach, we are committed to responsibility, honesty, safety, and helping you grow. We seek individuals eager to shine—whether creative, strategic, technical, or persuasive—offering opportunities to shape your career in exciting directions. You’ll be challenged and rewarded, making an impact on our customers' performance while helping to build the future of packaging innovation. Our mission—to help customers protect their reputations and grow consumer trust—along with our core values, drives us to perform with passion, accountability, and proactive problem‑solving. We emphasize collaboration and innovation, where every employee and voice matters, ensuring consistency and excellence in everything we do. When you join our team, you're not just taking a job; you're becoming part of something that lasts.