Industrial Plant Electrician: Keep Production Running

South-Jersey-Bakery; West Deptford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

South-Jersey-Bakery is seeking a skilled Plant Electrician to support the operation and maintenance of our manufacturing facility in New Jersey. This role involves installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems to ensure safe and efficient plant operations.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experience, journeyman certification or equivalent, and strong knowledge of motors, VFDs, PLCs, and electrical distribution.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational electrical training preferred.
• Journeyman Electrician certification or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of industrial or manufacturing electrical maintenance experience.
• Strong knowledge of motors, VFDs, PLCs, electrical controls, and power distribution systems.
• Ability to read electrical diagrams and troubleshoot complex equipment issues.
• Familiarity with lockout/tagout procedures and industrial safety standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic, and control systems on production equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical systems.
• Install, test, and commission electrical equipment, motors, drives, sensors, and control panels.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Support PLC troubleshooting and basic programming modifications as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all safety procedures, electrical codes, and company policies.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and work orders.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial electrical maintenance

Reading electrical schematics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical or vocational electrical training

Tools

Motors

VFDs

PLCs

Electrical controls

Power distribution systems

Job description

South-Jersey-Bakery is seeking a skilled Plant Electrician to support the operation and maintenance of our manufacturing facility in New Jersey. This role involves installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems to ensure safe and efficient plant operations.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experience, journeyman certification or equivalent, and strong knowledge of motors, VFDs, PLCs, and electrical distribution.