Electrical Maintenance Technician

Premier specialty-food manufacturer with over 35 years of industry success and continuous expansion seeks a Day Shift Electrical Technician to own a diverse automation platform across freezing, cooking, and high-speed packaging lines.

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.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Paid time off and retirement options.

Pay

$25–$40/hour dependent on experience.

Schedule

Day shift, Monday through Friday.