Maintenance Electrician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Wellness programs

Fitness reimbursement

Voluntary accident/critical illness

Multi-plant exposure

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technician for 2nd shift (1:30pm–10:00pm) in Hillside, NJ. You will install, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electrical systems up to 480VAC and modify PLC logic to support process improvements, with CMMS-based maintenance to ensure uptime.

You will contribute to a safety-first, team-oriented culture across multi-plant facilities, supporting continuous improvement and operational excellence with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; technical electrical training preferred.
• Minimum 5 years industrial electrical maintenance experience.
• Experience with 480V electrical systems and PLC troubleshooting.
• Experience with CMMS software and reading schematics.

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 schematics

Industrial maintenance

CMMS software

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical education in electrical trades or project management

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Stable, Established Manufacturing Organization

Job Details

2nd shift (1:30pm – 10pm)

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)

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Background Checks

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.