Electrical Technician

Electrical TechnicianLocation: Bergen County, NJCompensation: $25–$40/hour + BenefitsSchedule: Monday-Friday 6am-4pmA well-established food manufacturer with 35+ years of success is adding an experienced Electrical Technician to its day shift maintenance team.This more than an electrical technician role as you'll have the opportunity to work hands-on with 480V power, PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, robotics, servos, instrumentation and automated production equipment while becoming a go-to electrical resource to the plant.If you enjoy troubleshooting, solving problems and getting to the root cause of equipment issues, this is an opportunity to put your skills to work in a highly automated manufacturing environment.Why This Opportunity?$25–$40/hour, based on experienceMonday–Friday day shiftBenefits packageWork with PLCs, controls, robotics, servos, and automationEstablished manufacturer with 35+ years of stabilityOpportunity to take ownership of electrical troubleshooting and reliabilityA hands-on environment where your technical expertise will make a direct impactWhat We're Looking For3+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experienceStrong troubleshooting skills with 480V, VFDs, and motor controlsExperience troubleshooting PLC-controlled industrial equipmentAbility to read electrical schematics and independently diagnose problemsKnowledge of industrial automation, instrumentation, and machine safetyFood or beverage manufacturing experience strongly preferredAllen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLC experience preferredRobotics and servo experience is a plusNJ electrical license, journeyman card, or apprentice registration is a plus — not requiredWhat You'll DoTroubleshoot 480V three-phase systems, VFDs, motor controls and automated equipmentDiagnose PLC-controlled machinery using I/O and ladder logicTroubleshoot Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLC/HMI systemsWork with robotics, servo drives, sensors, instrumentation and safety circuitsPerform electrical preventative maintenance and help improve equipment reliabilityIdentify recurring equipment failures and participate in root-cause analysisRead and maintain electrical schematics and technical documentationPartner with production and maintenance teams to safely reduce downtimeServe as a key electrical resource for troubleshooting and automation supportOccasional overtime and weekend coverage may be required.All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.