Manufacturing Electrician

gpac; Port Reading (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

gpac partners with a well-established manufacturer to confidentially hire an experienced Manufacturing Electrician for its maintenance team in Port Reading, NJ. This hands-on, highly technical role focuses on industrial electrical and automated production equipment, offering strong problem-solving opportunities and a path for skill expansion. The candidate will support installations and upgrades while ensuring safety and uptime.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as an industrial electrician in automated production.
• Experience troubleshooting 480V power and motor controls.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and single-line drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on PLCs, VFDs, motors, and control panels.
• Diagnose 480V three-phase systems including breakers and feeders.
• Troubleshoot electro-pneumatic and hydraulic systems with automated machinery.
• Read electrical schematics, blueprints, and documentation to guide work.
• Support new equipment installations and infrastructure upgrades.

Skills

Troubleshooting

PLC & VFD

Electrical safety

Tools

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Job description

Position Overview:

gpac is partnering with a highly established manufacturing leader with over 60 years of industry success to confidentially hire an experienced Manufacturing Electrician to join its collaborative maintenance team. This is a hands-on, highly technical role designed for a skilled technician who enjoys solving complex problems and working with a wide array of industrial electrical and automated production equipment. If you are looking for a stable, growing company where you can continue expanding your electrical/automation skill set and advance your career, this is the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance on PLCs, VFDs, motors, control systems, and electrical distribution panels.
• Diagnose and service 480V three-phase electrical power systems, breakers, feeders, and machine control circuits.
• Troubleshoot electro-pneumatic and hydraulic systems integrated with automated production machinery.
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance schedules to minimize unscheduled downtime.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Support new equipment installations, electrical retrofits, and facility infrastructure upgrades.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as an industrial/manufacturing electrician in an automated production environment.
• Strong hands-on experience troubleshooting 480V power, motor controls, VFDs, and PLC systems.
• Proficiency in reading electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and single-line diagrams.
• Proven problem-solving skills with a commitment to plant safety and operational uptime.
• Collaborative mindset with the desire to learn new technologies and advance within the organization.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Top-Tier Pay & Incentives: $35-$40/hour base rate plus additional quarterly bonus potential.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.
• Long-Term Stability: Backed by 60+ years of industry leadership and continued market expansion.
• Career Growth: Strong culture of internal promotion, technical development, and cross-training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.