Industrial Electrician

PIM Brands, Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day 1

Bonus eligibility

PTO & holidays

Casual dress code

Career development

Professional training

Job summary

PIM Brands, Inc. is seeking an Industrial Electrician to join the Maintenance team at the Somerset, New Jersey site. The role focuses on keeping facilities and production equipment in safe, working order to minimize downtime.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting electrical systems, performing preventive maintenance, and coordinating with plant management and supervisors. Strong PLC and sensor troubleshooting skills are required and English proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent is strongly preferred.
• Electrical training is strongly preferred from a trade or vocational school.
• 4 years of electrical maintenance experience in an industrial complex is necessary.
• Must have prior experience maintaining and troubleshooting electrical and electronic equipment.
• Must be familiar with troubleshooting and programming techniques for PLCs, electromechanical sensors and controllers.
• Thorough knowledge of automated machinery operations, pump theory, pneumatic and hydraulic principles.
• Must have experience with reading and interpreting electrical schematics and be able to work safely with low and high voltage circuits.
• Basic knowledge of steam, hot water, compressed air and refrigeration systems is needed.
• Must provide your own tools and lockable toolbox with basic electrical testers.
• Ability to read, speak, and write English is required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical problems
• Provide preventive, predictive and repair maintenance
• Report food safety and quality issues to Plant management and SQFP
• Follow GMP rules
• Monitor fellow employees for adherence to GMPs
• Plan and execute assignments within supervisor guidance
• Install equipment as directed
• Immediately report electrical or equipment problems to supervision
• Ensure maintenance of electrical equipment complies with GMP and HAACP guidelines

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

PLC programming

Reading schematics

English proficiency

Education

High School or equivalent

Electrical trade training

Electrical certification (trade school)

Tools

Electrical schematics

Electrical testing tools

Low/high voltage safety

Job description

Do you love snacks? Are you looking to join an ever evolving and rapidly growing team? PIM Brands might just be exactly what you’re looking for! At PIM, We Make The Brands You Love®. Our portfolio of products, from Welch’s® Fruit Snacks to Sun-Maid® Chocolate Raisins and Sour Jacks® Sour Candies are enjoyed by millions of consumers every day. And when it comes to careers, we seek talented, results-oriented individuals who want to play a part in building amazing brands and products while working in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced office environment. At PIM, you can make an immediate and lasting contribution to help grow iconic snack and confectionery brands, no matter your area of expertise. We are looking for a Industrial Electrician interested in a career with a top ranked and growing snack company, to join our Maintenance department at PIM’s Somerset New Jersey location. This position will report to our Automation & Controls Engineer.

Job Overview

We are looking for a Industrial Electrician interested in a career with a top ranked and growing snack company, to join our Maintenance team at PIM’s Somerset site in New Jersey.

• Primary responsibility is to keep all facilities equipment, production equipment and the building in safe and working order
• To troubleshoot, maintain, repair and/or replace (whole or in part) all equipment, machinery, apparatus, electronic components and electrical systems so that the production of quality goods is uninterrupted or with minimal down time
• Interacts with plant management, shift supervisors, production supervisors, sanitation and warehouse supervisors

Duties And Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical problems
• Provide preventive, predictive and repair maintenance
• Report food safety and quality issues to Plant management and SQFP
• Follow PIM Brands GMP rules
• Monitor fellow employees for adherence to GMPs.
• Plan and execute assignments within the guidelines of instruction provided by supervisory personnel
• Install equipment as directed
• Immediately reports electrical or equipment problems to plant and/or mechanical supervisors
• Performs all functions in a safe and cautious manner
• Immediately reports all safety concerns to plant manager and/or mechanical supervisors
• Ensures that maintenance to all electrical equipment is completed and complies with customer specifications, and ensures that food safety and quality are not jeopardized by complying with all GMP and HAACP Guidelines as well as SOPs
• Ensures maintenance of electrical equipment complies with desired processing rates
• Ability to work additional hours as needed

Education, Experience, And Training

• High School education or equivalent is strongly preferred
• Electrical training is strongly preferred from a trade or vocational school.
• 4 years of electrical maintenance experience in an industrial complex is necessary
• Must have prior experience maintaining and troubleshooting electrical and electronic equipment
• Must be familiar with troubleshooting and programming techniques for plc's, electromechanical sensors and controllers
• Thorough knowledge of automated machinery operations, pump theory, pneumatic principles, hydraulic principles, applications and repair is required
• Must have experience with reading and interpreting electrical schematics and be able to work safely with low and high voltage circuits
• Basic knowledge of typical facility and manufacturing support systems, including steam, hot water, compressed air and refrigeration systems is needed
• A solid electrical background is highly desired
• Must provide your own tools and lockable toolbox that includes wrenches, screwdrivers, basic electrical testers (meter, voltage tester) hammer, flashlight, etc.
• Willing to be trained.
• Ability to read, speak, and write English is required

Physical Demands/Essential Job Functions

Walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, lifting, climbing, pushing and pulling. Must be able to closely examine equipment, machinery and parts. Must have dexterity necessary to work with tools and small parts. Able to lift at least 50lbs. Reasonable accommodations will be considered and evaluated that assist individuals perform the essential functions of the job. Physically capable to do heavy labor work.

Work Environment

We Are Proud To Offer

The pay range for this position is $60,000.00-76,000.00. PIM Brands takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.

• Comprehensive benefits package - EFFECTIVE DAY 1, Including medical, dental, vision, disability, insurance plans and much more
• Total compensation package including bonus, 401(k) plan match and other incentives (*based on eligibility and position)
• Diverse range of benefit choices tailored to support you in making optimal decisions for yourself, your loved ones, and your preferred way of life
• Personal time off, vacation time, floating days and observed holidays
• Business casual dress
• Entrepreneurial and innovative culture offering the opportunity for internal career advancement
• Professional development and training opportunities offered across the organization

Worksite

• The PIM Brands manufacturing site is located in Somerset, New Jersey
• The PIM Brands manfucaturing site is operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• The position requires working on site

Awards & Accolades

• America’s Best Workplaces - 2026
• Best Places to Work in NJ – 2025
• Advocate of the Year Award - 2024
• Recognized by NJBIA - State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility and in Research/Development - 2024
• Recognized by New Jersey Business Magazine - 2024
• Top 50 Employer in New Jersey
• #10 Candy Company in North America
• #26 Global Candy Company
• Makers of Welch’s - #1 Fruit Snack in U.S.
• Top 100 Privately Owned Company in the Metro NYC Market

PIM Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer

PIM Brands is an e-Verify Employer