Industrial Controls Electrician - PLC & 480V Systems Expert

LAPP Ind - USA; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Paid Time Off

401(k)

HSA/FSA

Life Insurance

More benefits

Job summary

LAPP Ind - USA in Florham Park, NJ is seeking an Industrial Controls Electrician to diagnose, repair, and optimize electrical systems on production machinery. You will perform PMs, address breakdowns, and support equipment moves, reading schematics and wiring diagrams to ensure safety and reliability.

Applicants should have 3–5 years of industrial experience, a Journeyman license, and strong knowledge of 480V three-phase power, motor controls, and PLCs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree in electrical technology preferred.
• 3–5 years in industrial electrical maintenance.
• Strong command of 480V three-phase power, motor controls, and PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Journeyman electrician license is required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair motors, drives, PLC I/O, sensors, and control circuits on production machinery.
• Execute scheduled preventive maintenance on plant electrical systems and equipment.
• Respond to breakdowns and emergencies to minimize downtime.
• Replace electrical components (relays, switches, motors, circuit breakers) as needed.
• Install and commission new machines and electrical equipment to spec and code.
• Assist with equipment moves and facility layout changes.
• Upgrade and retrofit systems for greater safety, reliability, and efficiency.
• Run conduit and pull wire for 120V/220V/480V circuits; work with 480V distribution and 11kV–480V transformers.
• Interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Document maintenance, repairs, and modifications.
• Partner with maintenance, engineering, and production to resolve issues.
• Offer reliability insights and recommend improvements.
• Adhere to safety protocols, including lockout/tagout, and company policies; comply with NEC and local codes.
• Keep work area organized and participate in safety and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Comfortably work at heights of 20–30 ft using a scissor lift when required.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

480V three-phase power

Electrical schematics

Motor controls

VFDs and servo systems

Troubleshooting

Safety protocols (OSHA/NEC)

Education

Journeyman electrician license

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in electrical technology (preferred)

Tools

Multimeters

Megohmmeters

Clamp meters

Job description

LAPP Ind - USA in Florham Park, NJ is seeking an Industrial Controls Electrician to diagnose, repair, and optimize electrical systems on production machinery. You will perform PMs, address breakdowns, and support equipment moves, reading schematics and wiring diagrams to ensure safety and reliability.

Applicants should have 3–5 years of industrial experience, a Journeyman license, and strong knowledge of 480V three-phase power, motor controls, and PLCs.