Industrial Electrican

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. seeks an Industrial Electrician in Edison, New Jersey to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems and PLC-controlled equipment on high-speed production lines.

You will work closely with maintenance and engineering teams to minimize downtime and improve equipment performance while following safety standards. The role requires expertise with PLCs, VFDs, motors, sensors, and control panels, plus experience in preventive maintenance and

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial electrical systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical controls and safety systems.
• Familiarity with PLC/SCADA-based maintenance and electrical safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems and controls in a high-speed manufacturing setting.
• Support continuous production and minimize downtime through rapid response to electrical issues.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety standards, and lockout/tagout procedures.

Skills

PLCs

VFDs

Motors

Sensors

Control panels

Preventive maintenance

Safety procedures

Troubleshooting

Lockout/tagout

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

The Industrial Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and controls in a high-speed manufacturing environment. This role supports continuous production by ensuring the safe, reliable operation of automated equipment, conveyors, PLC-controlled systems, and high-voltage/low-voltage electrical infrastructure. The Industrial Electrician works closely with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to minimize downtime, improve equipment performance, and support process improvements while adhering to all safety and regulatory standards.

Key Focus Areas

• High-speed production lines and automated machinery
• PLCs, VFDs, motors, sensors, and control panels
• Preventive and predictive maintenance
• Rapid response to electrical breakdowns and production issues
• Compliance with electrical codes, safety standards, and lockout/tagout procedures