Plant Electrician

South Jersey Bakery; West Deptford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

South Jersey Bakery in New Jersey seeks a skilled Plant Electrician to support the operation and maintenance of the manufacturing facility. You will install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical systems to ensure safe and efficient plant operations.

Responsibilities include reading schematics, commissioning equipment, and assisting PLC troubleshooting while upholding safety standards and minimizing downtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational electrical training preferred.
• Journeyman Electrician certification or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of industrial or manufacturing electrical maintenance experience.
• Strong knowledge of motors, VFDs, PLCs, electrical controls, and power distribution systems.
• Ability to read electrical diagrams and troubleshoot complex equipment issues.
• Familiarity with lockout/tagout procedures and industrial safety standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic, and control systems on production equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical systems.
• Install, test, and commission electrical equipment, motors, drives, sensors, and control panels.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Support PLC troubleshooting and basic programming modifications as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all safety procedures, electrical codes, and company policies.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and work orders.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability.

Skills

Industrial electrical maintenance

PLC troubleshooting

Read electrical diagrams

Motors & drives knowledge

Team work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical/vocational electrical training

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Plant Electrician to support the operation and maintenance of our manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will be responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems and equipment to ensure safe and efficient plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic, and control systems on production equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical systems.
• Install, test, and commission electrical equipment, motors, drives, sensors, and control panels.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Support PLC troubleshooting and basic programming modifications as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all safety procedures, electrical codes, and company policies.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and work orders.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational electrical training preferred.
• Journeyman Electrician certification or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of industrial or manufacturing electrical maintenance experience.
• Strong knowledge of motors, VFDs, PLCs, electrical controls, and power distribution systems.
• Ability to read electrical diagrams and troubleshoot complex equipment issues.
• Familiarity with lockout/tagout procedures and industrial safety standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, and work in industrial environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and on-call shifts as required.