Facilities Equipment Technician

Accelera; Logan Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera is seeking a Facilities Equipment Technician to safeguard uptime by maintaining advanced automation and material handling infrastructure.

You will diagnose complex mechanical and electrical systems, perform preventive maintenance on conveyors and motors, and calibrate automated distribution hardware. Join a safety‑driven team focused on reliability and continuous improvement at our New Jersey facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in industrial maintenance.
• Solid understanding of 120V to 480V electrical systems and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Ability to interpret complex technical blueprints, schematics, and service manuals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital record‑keeping software.
• Competency with both powered and manual hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Execute proactive maintenance schedules to maximize uptime of critical industrial machinery.
• Resolve electrical and mechanical failures in conveyors, motors, relays, and sensor arrays to minimize downtime.
• Oversee installation and calibration of automated distribution hardware.
• Utilize diagnostic tools to pinpoint root causes and implement durable repairs.
• Document all service interventions and system modifications to maintain equipment history logs.
• Uphold safety and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to mitigate operational risks.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical systems

Blueprints & schematics

Tools & hand tools

Microsoft Office

Digital record-keeping

Education

High school diploma

Tools

PLC

Job description

As a Facilities Equipment Technician, you will serve as a critical guardian of operational uptime by ensuring the seamless performance of advanced automation and material handling infrastructure. Your expertise in diagnosing complex mechanical and electrical systems will directly impact our facility's throughput, safety, and overall reliability.

About the Role

As a Facilities Equipment Technician, you will serve as a critical guardian of operational uptime by ensuring the seamless performance of advanced automation and material handling infrastructure. Your expertise in diagnosing complex mechanical and electrical systems will directly impact our facility's throughput, safety, and overall reliability.

Responsibilities

• Execute proactive maintenance schedules to maximize the lifespan and efficiency of critical industrial machinery.
• Resolve complex electrical and mechanical failures in conveyors, motors, relays, and sensor arrays to minimize production downtime.
• Oversee the installation and calibration of automated distribution hardware to ensure peak performance.
• Utilize advanced diagnostic tools to pinpoint root causes of mechanical malfunctions and implement durable, long-term repairs.
• Document all service interventions and system modifications to maintain comprehensive equipment history logs.
• Foster a culture of safety by strictly adhering to all industrial protocols and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to mitigate operational risks.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in industrial maintenance or a related technical field.
• Solid understanding of 120V to 480V electrical systems and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Ability to interpret complex technical blueprints, schematics, and service manuals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital record‑keeping software.
• Competency with both powered and manual hand tools.

Preferred Skills

• Technical certification in electromechanical systems or automation.
• Hands‑on experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
• Proven ability to manage low‑voltage cabling and complex conveyor system repairs.
• Strong analytical mindset with a focus on precision and detail‑oriented problem solving.