Maintenance Technician

Electrical Automation Services; Woodbury (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrical Automation Services in Woodbury, NJ, seeks an on-site technician to maintain and enhance machinery used in food manufacturing. You will document electrical and control systems, diagnose issues, and coordinate maintenance across shifts to keep production running smoothly.

You should have an engineering or technical background, familiarity with Rockwell, Siemens, and Mitsubishi platforms, and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• AS/AAS degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering preferred or equivalent experience.
• High school or military training with practical field experience in electrical controls.
• Familiarity with Rockwell, Siemens, and Mitsubishi software is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems design documentation.
• Experience with machine layouts, control drawings, P&ID, and basic troubleshooting for major PLC brands.
• Ability to perform basic and advanced mathematical calculations and unit conversions.
• Competent in completing maintenance work records and work orders.
• Proficient in reading manuals and maintenance instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain current documentation for all electrical and control systems.
• Assist mechanics and electro-mechanics in diagnosing electrical or control issues.
• Provide training and coordinate electro-mechanics across shifts as needed.
• Occasionally support offsite troubleshooting and repairs.
• Perform preventive, scheduled, or corrective maintenance on process control systems including networks, AC/DC and servo drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical components.
• Keep accurate work records per work orders and backlog.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, safety, and quality procedures.
• Travel for parts procurement or training as required.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Reading schematics

Control systems

Mathematical calculations

Education

AS/AA degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

High school/military training

Tools

Rockwell

Siemens

Mitsubishi

Job description

Location: This position is on-site in Woodbury, NJ. Please apply only if you live within 37 miles of Woodbury.Position Overview: This role involves the maintenance, repair, and enhancement of machinery utilized in food manufacturing processes. The main emphasis is on the upkeep and documentation of electrical and control systems, addressing both hardware and software aspects to ensure efficient production operations.Key Responsibilities:Maintain current documentation for all electrical and control systems.Assist Mechanics and Electro-Mechanics in diagnosing and resolving electrical or control-related issues.Provide training and coordinate the activities of Electro-Mechanics across all shifts as needed.Occasionally work offsite to support equipment troubleshooting and repairs.Ensure production equipment is maintained according to the production schedule.Conduct electrical and mechanical inspections safely while equipment is operational.Address corrective, preventive, or scheduled repairs during equipment downtime following company and vendor specifications.Work independently or with a mechanic to identify and rectify equipment failures, restoring production promptly.Complete tasks in adherence to government regulations, GMP, safety standards, quality control measures, and company procedures.Perform preventive, scheduled, or corrective maintenance on batching and continuous process control systems, including networks, AC/DC and servo drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical components.Maintain secondary systems for steam, hot and chilled water, pneumatic air, electrical power, refrigeration, HVAC, and emissions control.Keep accurate work records in accordance with work orders, backlog, and job assignment systems.Carry out other assigned duties as required, which may include travel for parts procurement, training, or additional responsibilities.Aim to enhance the quality, legality, and safety of products and manufacturing processes.Ensure the assigned work area is clean and organized, reporting any potential contamination or suspicious activities to a Supervisor immediately.Qualifications:AS/AAS degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering preferred or equivalent experience.High school/military training and practical experience in a related field, with a background in complete machine and electrical control system installation.Familiarity with Rockwell, Siemens, and Mitsubishi software, as well as preventive maintenance software, is preferred.Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems design documentation.Working knowledge of control system projects, including machine layout, control drawings, P&ID, and basic troubleshooting for A/B-Rockwell, Siemens, and Mitsubishi.Ability to perform basic and advanced mathematical calculations, converting units of measurement.Competent in completing forms detailing maintenance work performed.Proficient in reading and interpreting work orders, operating manuals, and maintenance instructions.