Maintenance Electrician

LeoForce; Hillside (NJ); On-site; USD 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Stable employer

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.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematic reading

CMMS experience

Industrial maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical education in electrical trades

Tools

CMMS software

PLC programming

Job description

Maintenance Electrician

IND HILLSIDE, NJ, US

6910937

6 days ago

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $42 - $48 per hour

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• 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.

Qualifications Needed

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Technical education in electrical trades or project management preferred.
• 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.

A bit about us

Founded nearly two decades ago an based in Hillside, NJ, with other offices and manufacturing facilities across Texas, Illinois, New Jersey, California, Tennessee, and Georgia, we are a leading North American supplier of fats, oils, and sauces serving Foodservice, Food Ingredients, and Retail Private Label markets. We operate multiple large-scale manufacturing facilities and are committed to building a progressive workplace that values safety, employee development, and operational excellence. Our team-driven culture focuses on continuous improvement, reliability, and meeting ambitious business goals through collaboration and innovation.

Why join us

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Stable, Established Manufacturing Organization
• Multi-Plant Operational Exposure
• Leadership Growth & Development Opportunities
• Safety-Focused Culture
• Collaborative Work Environment

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