Night Shift Electrical & Controls Technician

Electrical Automation Services; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrical Automation Services in Swedesboro, NJ is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to uphold and improve electrical and control systems in food manufacturing equipment. You will document work, diagnose issues, and lead Electro-Mechanics across shifts while ensuring safety and quality standards.

The role requires reading schematics, performing PMs, and coordinating repairs with mechanics, with emphasis on reliability, GMP compliance, and recordkeeping across a range of networks and

Qualifications

• AS/AAS degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering preferred or equivalent experience.
• High school/military training with practical experience in a related field.
• Familiarity with Rockwell, Siemens and Mitsubishi software is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, instrumentation and control systems design documentation.
• Knowledge of control system projects, including machine layout, control drawings, P&ID and basic troubleshooting for AB-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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain current documentation for all electrical and control systems.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical or control-related issues with mechanics/electro-mechanics.
• Capacitate and coordinate Electro-Mechanics across shifts as needed.
• Occasionally work offsite to support equipment troubleshooting and repairs.
• Maintain production equipment according to the production schedule.
• Conduct electrical and mechanical inspections safely while equipment is operative.
• Address corrective, preventive, or scheduled repairs during downtime following vendor specifications.
• Work independently or with a mechanic to restore production promptly.
• Perform maintenance on process control systems, including networks, AC/DC and servo drives, pneumatics, hydraulics and mechanical components.
• Maintain secondary systems (steam, hot/cold water, air, power, refrigeration, HVAC, emissions control).
• Keep accurate work records per work orders and backlog systems.
• May travel for parts procurement, training or additional responsibilities.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Mathematical calculations

Documentation

Education

AS/AAS in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

High school/military training

Tools

Rockwell software

Siemens software

Mitsubishi software

Job description

Electrical Automation Services in Swedesboro, NJ is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to uphold and improve electrical and control systems in food manufacturing equipment. You will document work, diagnose issues, and lead Electro-Mechanics across shifts while ensuring safety and quality standards.

The role requires reading schematics, performing PMs, and coordinating repairs with mechanics, with emphasis on reliability, GMP compliance, and recordkeeping across a range of networks and