On-Site Electro-Mechanical Technician — 2nd Shift (+$2K Sign-On)

Electrical Automation Services; Swedesboro (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrical Automation Services in Swedesboro, NJ is seeking a maintenance technician to uphold and improve electrical and control systems across our food processing equipment. The role emphasizes documentation, troubleshooting, and coordination with electro-mechanics on all shifts to minimize downtime and keep production running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has an AS/AAS in electrical/electronic engineering or equivalent, hands-on experience with electrical installations, and familiarity with

Qualifications

• AS/AAS degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• Background in complete machine and electrical control system installation.
• Familiarity with Rockwell, Siemens, and Mitsubishi software; preventive maintenance software 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.

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.

Skills

Documentation management

Electrical/control systems

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Education

AS/AAS in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Rockwell

Siemens

Mitsubishi

Preventive maintenance software

Job description

Electrical Automation Services in Swedesboro, NJ is seeking a maintenance technician to uphold and improve electrical and control systems across our food processing equipment. The role emphasizes documentation, troubleshooting, and coordination with electro-mechanics on all shifts to minimize downtime and keep production running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has an AS/AAS in electrical/electronic engineering or equivalent, hands-on experience with electrical installations, and familiarity with