Electrician

Russell Tobin; South Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Life & disability insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Dayton, NJ-based Pride Global seeks an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician (Electrical/Mechanical) to maintain and troubleshoot production equipment in a manufacturing setting. You will handle preventive maintenance, diagnose electrical/mechanical issues, and support safe, efficient operation of machinery.

The ideal candidate has strong industrial electrical/mechanical background, hands-on PLC troubleshooting, plus hydraulics and pneumatics experience in heavy manufacturing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting experience with industrial electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
• Experience with preventive and corrective maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production machinery and facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control system failures.
• Diagnose equipment issues using electrical testing equipment, multimeters, hand tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, PLC logic, and technical manuals.
• Replace and repair motors, bearings, valves, sensors, switches, wiring, filters, pumps, conveyors, and other components.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and support modifications as required.
• Perform equipment setup, adjustments, alignment, calibration, and functional testing.
• Respond quickly to production breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Maintain maintenance records, repair documentation, and spare parts inventory.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Participate in on-call rotations, overtime, and shift coverage as required.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/RSLogix 5000

Siemens S7 PLCs

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Job description

Industrial Maintenance Technician (Electrical/Mechanical)

Location

Dayton, NJ

Compensation

Up to $34.76/hour

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve production equipment and facility systems in a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for performing preventive maintenance, diagnosing electrical and mechanical failures, supporting emergency equipment repairs, and ensuring production machinery operates safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate has a strong industrial electrical and mechanical background, hands-on PLC troubleshooting experience, and expertise working with hydraulics, pneumatics, and heavy manufacturing equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production machinery and facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control system failures.
• Diagnose equipment issues using electrical testing equipment, multimeters, hand tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, PLC logic, and technical manuals.
• Replace and repair motors, bearings, valves, sensors, switches, wiring, filters, pumps, conveyors, and other machine components.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and support modifications as required.
• Perform equipment setup, adjustments, alignment, calibration, and functional testing.
• Respond quickly to production breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Maintain maintenance records, repair documentation, and spare parts inventory.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Participate in on-call rotations, overtime, and shift coverage as required.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting experience with industrial electrical and mechanical systems.
• Working knowledge of:
• Motors and motor controls
• Conveyors and production equipment
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
• Experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix / RSLogix 5000.
• Experience with Siemens S7 PLCs.
• Experience maintaining injection molding, blow molding, or other heavy industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Industrial electrician license or equivalent electrical certification.
• Experience with plastic manufacturing or injection molding operations.
• Welding, machining, or fabrication experience is a plus.

Technical Skills

• PLC Troubleshooting
• RSLogix 5000
• Electrical Controls
• Industrial Electrical Systems
• Motors & Motor Controls
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Preventive Maintenance (PM)
• Predictive Maintenance
• Mechanical Repair
• Electrical Schematics
• Multimeters & Electrical Test Equipment

Work Schedule

Overnight Shift

8:00 PM – 8:00 AM

3 days on / 2 days off / 2 days on / 3 days off

36 hours one week / 48 hours the next

Alternating weekends and overtime as required

Day Shift

7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Schedule may vary based on business needs

Pride Global offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Pride Global and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pride Global and its affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.