Lead Bakery Controls Technician - 2nd Shift

Electrical Automation Services; Vineland (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Paid parental leave

Retirement plan

Short- and long-term disability

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Electrical Automation Services is seeking a Controls Technician for our Swedesboro, NJ facility to maintain and optimize plant electrical, automation, and process control systems on high-speed production lines. You will lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis, train Electro-Mechanics across shifts, and ensure robust preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.

The role requires a high school diploma with extensive controls experience; proficiency with Rockwell, Siemens, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with extensive industrial controls experience.
• Knowledge of machine layouts, P&IDs, control drawings, and distributed control systems.
• Proficiency with Rockwell (Allen-Bradley), Siemens, and Mitsubishi programming software.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, work orders, operating manuals, and maintenance instructions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize plant electrical, automation, and process control systems to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for electrical and controls-related equipment failures.
• Train and coordinate Electro-Mechanics across all shifts.
• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance for PLCs, drives, networks, and production equipment.
• Maintain electrical schematics, control programs, system configurations, and equipment documentation.
• Support plant utility systems including steam, refrigeration, HVAC, compressed air, water, and power distribution.
• Follow GMP, safety, quality, and regulatory standards and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Industrial controls

Automation

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Read schematics

Rockwell/ Allen‑Bradley

Siemens

Mitsubishi

Analytical thinking

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Technology

Tools

Rockwell Allen‑Bradley software

Siemens software

Mitsubishi software

CMMS

Job description

Electrical Automation Services is seeking a Controls Technician for our Swedesboro, NJ facility to maintain and optimize plant electrical, automation, and process control systems on high-speed production lines. You will lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis, train Electro-Mechanics across shifts, and ensure robust preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.

The role requires a high school diploma with extensive controls experience; proficiency with Rockwell, Siemens, and