Industrial Electrical Technician
Job in
Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey, 07215, USA
Listed on 2026-08-04
Listing for:
Plastipak Packaging, Inc
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-04
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Electrician/ Electrician Installation
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Plastipak - Keasbey, NJtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
REQ
24142
Plastipak is looking for an experienced Industrial Electrician at our recycling facility in Keasbey, NJ. This is a Direct Hire position that offers paid training and opportunities for advancement.
Summary Repair and maintain the recycling Process Lines, Extruders, and Auxiliary equipment associated with production lines. Electrical troubleshooting, motors, chillers, conveyors, grinders, boilers, and any other equipment installed within Plastipak.
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* Job Title:
** Electrical Technician
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* Location:
** Keasbey, NJ
** Pay:** $35/hr
** Shift:
** 1st 6:30AM-3PM Mon-Fri
What’s in it for you:
* *** Direct Hire:
*** Long-Term placement that offers 401k, PTO & medical benefits
* *** Advancement:
*** We promote from within, and foster employee growth
What you’ll be doing as an Electrical Technician
* Investigate, troubleshoot and review machinery and equipment problems looking to implement corrective actions.
* Participate in changeovers, ensuring efficient & correct execution
* Perform regular preventative maintenance on equipment and machines
* Operate and test equipment electrically and mechanically for performance and determine if repairs and scheduled maintenance are successful and ensures longevity of the repair.
* Perform work requiring a thorough working knowledge of electrical principles, wiring specification codes, properties of various materials, principles of operation, and application of equipment
* Install, wire, or re-wire electrical devices, such as; contractors, overloads, photo eyes, solenoid valves, motors, relays, VFD's and heaters bands.
Qualifications for an Electrical Technician
* Minimum of 3 years hands on electrical experience in a manufacturing environment
* Strong mechanical knowledge & skills
* Ability to diagnose equipment issues and implement corrective measures
* Ability to troubleshoot de-energized/live circuits, PLC, HMI, VFD, Controls, Motors, and Sensors
* Demonstrated knowledge of wiring and designing of circuits (required)
* Experience reading schematics/blueprints
As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:
* Wellness Programs
* Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
* EAP, Employee Assistance Program
* Life Insurance
* Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
* Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term
* Accidental Insurance
* Critical Illness Insurance
* Hospital Indemnity Insurance
* 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
* Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
* Paid Company Holidays
* Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
* Caregiving via
* Pet Insurance
* Tuition Assistance Program
* Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
* Travel Assistance
* Employee Discount Programs###
** Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements
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