Food Plant Electrician - 2nd Shift (Sign-On $2k)

Electrical Automation Services; Swedesboro (NJ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Electrical Automation Services in Swedesboro, NJ seeks an on-site Electrical Technician to maintain and enhance electrical and control systems in food manufacturing. You will document systems, troubleshoot issues, and train Electro-Mechanics across shifts to ensure steady production.

You will work with AC/DC servo drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, and support off-site repairs as needed. The role emphasizes GMP, safety, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• AS/AAS degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering preferred or equivalent experience.
• High school/military training and practical experience in a related field, with a background in complete machine and electrical control system installation.
• Familiarity with Rockwell, Siemens, and Mitsubishi software, as well as preventive maintenance software, is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems design documentation.
• Working knowledge of control system projects, including machine layout, control drawings, P&ID, and basic troubleshooting for A/B-Rockwell, Siemens, and Mitsubishi.
• Ability to perform basic and advanced mathematical calculations, converting units of measurement.
• Competent in completing forms detailing maintenance work performed.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting work orders, operating manuals, and maintenance instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain current documentation for all electrical and control systems.
• Assist Mechanics and Electro-Mechanics in diagnosing and resolving electrical or control-related issues.
• Provide training and coordinate the activities of Electro-Mechanics across all shifts as needed.
• Occasionally work offsite to support equipment troubleshooting and repairs.
• Ensure production equipment is maintained according to the production schedule.
• Conduct electrical and mechanical inspections safely while equipment is operational.
• Address corrective, preventive, or scheduled repairs during equipment downtime following company and vendor specifications.
• Work independently or with a mechanic to identify and rectify equipment failures, restoring production promptly.
• Complete tasks in adherence to government regulations, GMP, safety standards, quality control measures, and company procedures.
• Perform preventive, scheduled, or corrective maintenance on batching and continuous process control systems, including networks, AC/DC and servo drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical components.
• Maintain secondary systems for steam, hot and chilled water, pneumatic air, electrical power, refrigeration, HVAC, and emissions control.
• Keep accurate work records in accordance with work orders, backlog, and job assignment systems.
• Carry out other assigned duties as required, which may include travel for parts procurement, training, or additional responsibilities.
• Aim to enhance the quality, legality, and safety of products and manufacturing processes.
• Ensure the assigned work area is clean and organized, reporting any potential contamination or suspicious activities to a Supervisor immediately.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Electrical control systems

Reading schematics

Problem solving

Education

AS/AAS degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

High school/military training

Tools

Rockwell software

Siemens software

Mitsubishi software

Preventive maintenance software

Job description

Electrical Automation Services in Swedesboro, NJ seeks an on-site Electrical Technician to maintain and enhance electrical and control systems in food manufacturing. You will document systems, troubleshoot issues, and train Electro-Mechanics across shifts to ensure steady production.

You will work with AC/DC servo drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, and support off-site repairs as needed. The role emphasizes GMP, safety, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment.