Maintenance Electrician

Maintenance Electrician | Hillside, NJ 07205 | PLCs | 480V | Food Manufacturing | CMMS | Preventive Maintenance This Jobot Job is hosted by:
Ray Bahl Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $42 - $48 per hour A bit about us:
Founded nearly two decades ago and based in Hillside, NJ, with other offices and manufacturing facilities across Texas, Illinois, New Jersey, California, Tennessee, and Georgia, we are a leading North American supplier of fats, oils, and sauces serving Food service, Food Ingredients, and Retail Private Label markets. We operate multiple large-scale manufacturing facilities and are committed to building a progressive workplace that values safety, employee development, and operational excellence.

Our team-driven culture focuses on continuous improvement, reliability, and meeting ambitious business goals through collaboration and innovation. Why join us? Comprehensive Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision Stable, Established Manufacturing Organization Multi-Plant Operational Exposure Leadership Growth & Development Opportunities Safety-Focused Culture Collaborative Work Environment Wellness programs and resources Fitness reimbursement options Voluntary benefits such as accident and critical illness coverage Financial & Retirement 401(k) retirement plan with company match Life insurance (company-paid and optional) Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance Short-term disability insurance Long-term disability insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Job Details

Key Responsibilities & Duties Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electrical systems up to 480

VAC. Troubleshoot temperature, pressure, and flow instrumentation. Modify PLC logic to support process improvements. Complete scheduled and emergency maintenance through the CMMS system. Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance. Diagnose electrical faults using schematics, blueprints, and electrical measuring devices. Repair or replace electrical components and wiring. Support food safety, quality, EH&S, and regulatory compliance. Operate and troubleshoot high-pressure black seal boiler systems.

Execute capital improvement and maintenance projects. Scope and estimate maintenance projects. Analyze equipment failures and document maintenance activities. Train maintenance personnel on electrical systems and safe work practices. Monitor critical electrical systems to maximize uptime. Coordinate contractor work to ensure safety and quality. Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and cost. Qualifications Needed High School Diploma or GED. Technical education in electrical trades or project management preferred.

Minimum 5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience in manufacturing. Experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems up to 480V.

Experience with PLC troubleshooting and basic PLC programming/modifications. Strong background reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and blueprints.

Experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems. Experience using CMMS software. High-pressure Black Seal Boiler Operator License (required). Manufacturing experience within food, chemical, pharmaceutical, oil, or process manufacturing. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities. Computer proficiency. Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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