Food Plant Electrical & Controls Technician

Electrical Automation Services; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 56,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift differential

Job summary

Electrical Automation Services is seeking an on-site maintenance specialist in Swedesboro, NJ to maintain electrical and control systems across food manufacturing equipment. You will document work, diagnose issues, and support Electro-Mechanics on all shifts.

The role requires reading complex wiring diagrams and implementing preventative maintenance, with travel for parts or training as needed. A related degree or equivalent experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Reading electrical, mechanical, instrumentation and control system docs.
• Experience with electrical/control system installation and maintenance.
• Familiarity with Rockwell, Siemens and Mitsubishi software preferred.
• Ability to interpret P&ID, drawings and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain current documentation for electrical and control systems.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical or control issues with teams.
• Coordinate Electro-Mechanics across shifts; provide training.
• Occasionally work offsite for troubleshooting and repairs.
• Follow GMP, safety, QA, and company procedures during work.
• Perform preventive, scheduled, or corrective maintenance on systems.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Control systems documentation

Machinery maintenance basics

Mathematical calculations

Troubleshooting

Education

AS/AAS in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

High school/military training

Practical field experience

Tools

Rockwell software

Siemens software

Mitsubishi software

Preventive maintenance software

Job description

Electrical Automation Services is seeking an on-site maintenance specialist in Swedesboro, NJ to maintain electrical and control systems across food manufacturing equipment. You will document work, diagnose issues, and support Electro-Mechanics on all shifts.

The role requires reading complex wiring diagrams and implementing preventative maintenance, with travel for parts or training as needed. A related degree or equivalent experience is preferred.