Maintenance Electrician
Full-time, direct hire industrial electrical maintenance role in a manufacturing environment. Candidates with journeyman-level experience or 7–10 years of industrial electrical experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
Location: Trenton, NJ
Pay: $34.25/hour
Physical examination is required.
Schedule
2nd Shift: Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM–10:00 PM
Responsibilities
- Identify electrical hazards and safely isolate, ground, and prepare circuits and equipment for repair.
- Use required PPE to protect against arc flash and electrical shock.
- Read, interpret, and troubleshoot from blueprints and schematics, including 240V and 480V three-phase systems.
- Troubleshoot and maintain motor control centers, motor start circuits, control loops, generators, high-voltage switchgear, protective relays, and related equipment.
- Install, calibrate, and maintain electrical apparatus using engineering drawings and manuals.
- Install conduit, pull wiring, and perform proper terminations.
- Use electrical and electronic testing equipment such as multimeters, ammeters, megohm meters, high-potential testers, oscilloscopes, and digital probes.
- Install and maintain electrical distribution and control equipment including switches, relays, circuit breakers, and panels.
- Install and maintain drive systems including VFDs, eddy current drives, and DC drive systems.
- Perform installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of PLC systems, including point-to-point wiring and equipment replacement.
- Install and calibrate pressure, temperature, flow, and level control devices.
- Observe operating systems to detect hazards and determine need for adjustments or modifications.
- Design and lay out control panels, set up complex control systems, and modify engineering drawings when required.
- Repair or replace faulty electrical equipment, including electronic controls, motors, meters, outlets, and panels.
- Document work performed and communicate issues, irregularities, and ongoing needs to the team.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment following all procedures and regulations.
- Communicate effectively to resolve electrical problems.
- Assist in training line mechanics and apprentices as needed.
- Use the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to enter and retrieve information.
- Follow safe work practices at all times and ensure work does not endanger others.
- Perform additional duties as needed.
About Us
PrideNow is Pride Global's light industrial staffing organization, a distinguished division within the Pride Global umbrella. Aligned with the overarching mission of Pride Global, we specialize in delivering top-tier human resources and workforce solutions to the light industrial industry. Leveraging the strength of our global network, PrideNow is dedicated to empowering diversity, ensuring compliance, and driving unparalleled success for businesses. As part of the Pride Global family, we bring forth a commitment to excellence and a comprehensive approach to meeting the unique staffing needs of our clients worldwide.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans)
- Supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity)
- 401(k) retirement savings
- Life & disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Identity theft protection
- Legal support
- Auto and home insurance
- Pet insurance
- Employee discounts with some preferred vendors