Electrical Maintenance Technician

Day Shift Electrical Technician

Are you looking for true industrial electrical and controls ownership without having to work nights? A premier, specialty-food manufacturer with over 35 years of industry success and continuous expansion is hiring a Day Shift Electrical Technician.

Instead of fixing the same machine on the same line every day, you will take ownership of a diverse automation platform—diagnosing 480V power, VFDs, servos, PLCs, robotics, and safety circuits across freezing, cooking, and high-speed packaging lines.

Core Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair 480V 3-phase electrical equipment, motor controls, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and servo systems.
• Diagnose PLC I/O, ladder logic, and HMI faults using Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms.
• Perform root-cause troubleshooting on robotics (ABB, Fanuc), instrumentation, sensors, and machine-safety circuits.
• Conduct preventive maintenance, trace electrical schematics, update drawings, and identify critical spare parts.
• Support capital equipment projects, contractor activities, and continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years of hands-on industrial electrical maintenance experience (food, beverage, or automated high-speed processing strongly preferred).
• Technical Skills: Proven ability to troubleshoot 480V power systems, VFDs, motor controls, and PLCs independently.
• Credentials: A New Jersey electrical license, journeyman card, or apprentice registration is a plus (not required).
• Schedule Flexibility: Comfortable with a 6:00 AM start time and occasional overtime coverage when plant needs arise.

Why Apply?

• Competitive Compensation: $25–$40/hour dependent on experience.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, vision, dental, PTO, and retirement options.
• Consistent Work Schedule: Day-shift schedule (M–F) with an established, stable company that is actively growing.
• Skill Advancement: Deepen your controls, PLC, and robotics exposure in a modern, sustainability-minded production facility.