On-Site Electrical Maintenance Technician - Food Manufacturing

Electrical Automation Services; Swedesboro (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrical Automation Services in Swedesboro, NJ is seeking an on-site Maintenance Electrician/Technician to maintain, repair, and enhance machinery used in food manufacturing processes. The role focuses on electrical and control systems, hardware and software, and documentation.

You will document activities, work with mechanics and electro-mechanics, train staff, perform inspections, and ensure compliance with GMP, safety, and company procedures.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and control system docs.
• Experience with machine layout, control drawings, P&ID, and troubleshooting AB-Rockwell/Siemens/Mitsubishi.
• Basic to advanced math calculations, unit conversions, and data interpretation.
• Competent in completing forms detailing maintenance work performed.
• Proficient at reading work orders, 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 work offsite to support equipment troubleshooting and repairs.
• Ensure equipment is maintained according to production schedule.
• Perform electrical and mechanical inspections safely while equipment is operational.
• Address repairs during downtime per vendor specs and company procedures.
• Work with a mechanic to identify and rectify equipment failures to restore production.
• Maintain compliance with GMP, safety standards, and quality controls.
• Perform maintenance on batching and process control systems (networks, drives, pneumatics, hydraulics).
• Maintain secondary systems: steam, water, air, electrical, refrigeration, HVAC, emissions control.
• Keep accurate work records per work orders and backlog.

Skills

Electrical/Control docs

Read/interpret drawings

Math calculations

Maintenance records

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

Education

AS/AAS in Electrical/Electronic Eng

High school/military related training

Tools

Rockwell software

Siemens software

Mitsubishi software

Preventive maintenance software

Job description

Electrical Automation Services in Swedesboro, NJ is seeking an on-site Maintenance Electrician/Technician to maintain, repair, and enhance machinery used in food manufacturing processes. The role focuses on electrical and control systems, hardware and software, and documentation.

You will document activities, work with mechanics and electro-mechanics, train staff, perform inspections, and ensure compliance with GMP, safety, and company procedures.