Maintenance Electrician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

FSA

Wellness programs

Fitness reimbursement

Job summary

Jobot seeks an experienced Industrial Electrician for our Hillside, NJ facility on the 2nd shift (1:30pm – 10pm). You will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electrical systems up to 480VAC, and support PLC programming and process improvements.

Join a stable manufacturing organization with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth, safety focus, and cross-plant exposure across multiple facilities nationwide.

Qualifications

• 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; PLC troubleshooting.
• Strong background reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and blueprints.
• Experience with CMMS software.
• 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.
• Coordinate contractor work to ensure safety and quality.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and cost.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Computer proficiency

Education

Technical education in electrical trades

Tools

CMMS software

PLC programming

Job description

• Stable, Established Manufacturing Organization

Job details

2nd shift (1:30pm – 10pm)

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Ray Bahl

Salary: $42 - $48 per hour

A bit about us

Founded nearly two decades ago and 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
• Wellness programs and resources
• Fitness reimbursement options
• Voluntary benefits such as accident and critical illness coverage

Financial & Retirement

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Life insurance (company-paid and optional)
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Job Details

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.

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