Electrical Technician - Night Shift
Job in
Paramus, Bergen County, New Jersey, 07653, USA
Listed on 2026-09-04
Listing for:
GPAC
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-04
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Electrical Technician – Night Shift
Location:
Bergen County, NJ
Compensation: $30–$45/hour + Benefits
Schedule:
Monday–Friday, 4:00 PM–1:30 AM
A growing, established food manufacturer is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician for its night-shift maintenance team. This is a true industrial electrical and controls role for someone who enjoys troubleshooting complex equipment and wants broad exposure to automation.
You'll work hands-on with 480V systems, PLCs, VFDs, motor controls, HMIs, robotics, instrumentation, servos, and automated production equipment while serving as a key electrical resource for Maintenance and Production.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot 480V three-phase electrical systems, VFDs, motor controls, and automated equipment.
- Diagnose PLC-controlled equipment using I/O and ladder logic.
- Troubleshoot Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLC/HMI systems.
- Support robotics, servo drives, sensors, instrumentation, and safety circuits.
- Perform electrical preventive maintenance and support equipment reliability.
- Identify recurring failures and participate in root-cause analysis.
- Read and maintain electrical schematics and documentation.
- Work with Production and Maintenance to safely minimize equipment downtime.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experience.
- Strong troubleshooting experience with 480V, VFDs, and motor controls.
- Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled industrial equipment.
- Ability to read electrical schematics and independently diagnose equipment issues.
- Knowledge of industrial automation, instrumentation, and machine safety.
- Food or beverage manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
- Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens experience preferred.
- Robotics and servo experience is a plus.
- NJ electrical license, journeyman card, or apprentice registration is a plus, not required.
Why Join?
- $30–$45/hour based on experience
- Monday–Friday night shift
- Benefits
- Broad PLC, controls, robotics, and automation exposure
- Established food manufacturer with 35+ years of success
- Opportunity to become a key electrical resource within the plant
Occasional overtime and weekend coverage may be required.
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