Industrial Electrician

Plastipak; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Medical,Dental & Vision Benefits

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Plastipak is seeking an Industrial Electrician to support plant operations in Keasbey, NJ. The role focuses on repairing and maintaining production lines, extruders, and auxiliary equipment, with emphasis on electrical troubleshooting of motors, chillers, conveyors, grinders, boilers, and related machinery.

The position offers 1st shift hours (6:30 AM–3:00 PM, Mon–Fri) with direct hire, 401(k), PTO and medical benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on electrical experience in manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical knowledge and problem-solving skills.
• Able to diagnose equipment issues and implement corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, troubleshoot and review machinery and equipment problems; implement corrective actions.
• Participate in changeovers with efficient, correct execution.
• Perform regular preventative maintenance on equipment and machines.
• Operate and test equipment electrically and mechanically for performance and longevity of repairs.
• Work with electrical principles, wiring specs, materials, and equipment applications.
• Install or wire electrical devices including motors, relays, VFDs, and heaters.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Diagnose equipment issues

Tools

PLC

HMI

VFDs

Electrical schematics

Job description

Plastipak is looking for a skilled and motivated Industrial Electrician to support plant operations. This role focuses on repair and maintaining the Production Lines, Extruders, and Auxiliary equipment associated with production lines. Electrical troubleshooting, motors, chillers, conveyors, grinders, boilers, and any other equipment installed within Plastipak.

Job Title: Industrial Electrician

Location: Keasbey, NJ

Pay: $35+/hr

Shift: 1st 6:30AM-3PM Mon-Fri

What’s In It For You

• Direct Hire: Long-Term placement that offers 401k, PTO & medical benefits
• Advancement: We promote from within, and foster employee growth

What You’ll Be Doing As An Industrial Electrician

• Investigate, troubleshoot and review machinery and equipment problems looking to implement corrective actions.
• Participate in changeovers, ensuring efficient & correct execution
• Perform regular preventative maintenance on equipment and machines
• Operate and test equipment electrically and mechanically for performance and determine if repairs and scheduled maintenance are successful and ensures longevity of the repair.
• Perform work requiring a thorough working knowledge of electrical principles, wiring specification codes, properties of various materials, principles of operation, and application of equipment
• Install, wire, or re-wire electrical devices, such as; contractors, overloads, photo eyes, solenoid valves, motors, relays, VFD's and heaters bands.

Qualifications For An Industrial Electrician

• Minimum of 3 years hands on electrical experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong mechanical knowledge & skills
• Ability to diagnose equipment issues and implement corrective measures
• Ability to troubleshoot de-energized/live circuits, PLC, HMI, VFD, Controls, Motors, and Sensors
• Demonstrated knowledge of wiring and designing of circuits (required)
• Experience reading schematics/blueprints

As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:

• Wellness Programs
• Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
• EAP, Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term
• Accidental Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
• Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
• Paid Company Holidays
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Caregiving via Care.com
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
• Travel Assistance
• Employee Discount Programs
• Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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