Industrial Electrician: PLC & Uptime (Multi-Plant)

LeoForce

Hillside (NJ)

On-site

USD 58,000 - 66,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Dental benefits

Vision benefits

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Job summary

LeoForce is seeking a Maintenance Electrician in Hillside, NJ to install, maintain and repair industrial electrical systems up to 480V. You will troubleshoot instrumentation, modify PLC logic, and execute preventive maintenance using CMMS to ensure continuous operation.

The role requires 5+ years of industrial electrical maintenance, strong schematic reading, and experience with pneumatic/hydraulic systems. Sponsorship is not required; on-site work with a safety-focused, team-driven culture.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED.
Technical education in electrical trades.
Minimum 5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience in manufacturing.
Experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems up to 480V.
Experience with PLC troubleshooting and basic PLC programming/modifications.
Strong background reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and blueprints.
Experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
Experience using CMMS software.
Manufacturing experience within food, chemical, pharmaceutical, oil, or process manufacturing.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
Computer proficiency.
Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electrical systems up to 480VAC.
Troubleshoot temperature, pressure, and flow instrumentation.
Modify PLC logic to support process improvements.
Complete scheduled and emergency maintenance through the CMMS system.
Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
Diagnose electrical faults using schematics, blueprints, and electrical measuring devices.
Repair or replace electrical components and wiring.
Support food safety, quality, EH&S, and regulatory compliance.
Execute capital improvement and maintenance projects.
Scope and estimate maintenance projects.
Analyze equipment failures and document maintenance activities.
Train maintenance personnel on electrical systems and safe work practices.
Monitor critical electrical systems to maximize uptime.
Coordinate contractor work to ensure safety and quality.
Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and cost.