What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Technician - 1st & 2nd Shift position at Electrical Automation Services?
Location: This position is on-site in Swedesboro, NJ. Please apply only if you live within 30 miles of Swedesboro.
Location: Swedesboro, NJ 08085
Pay: $45–$46/hr, plus a $1.50/hr shift differential for 2nd shift.
Shifts: 1st shift (6:00 AM – 2:30 PM) and 2nd shift (2:00 PM – 10:30 PM) available. Weekend availability is required as production needs dictate.
We're hiring Controls Technicians for a large commercial bakery in Swedesboro, NJ. You'll maintain, troubleshoot and optimize plant-wide electrical, automation and process control systems on high-speed food production lines, and you'll provide technical leadership and training to Electro-Mechanics across all shifts.
What You'll Do
- Maintain and optimize plant electrical, automation, and process control systems to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.
- Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for electrical and controls-related equipment failures.
- Train and coordinate Electro-Mechanics across all shifts.
- Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance for PLCs, drives, networks, and production equipment.
- Maintain electrical schematics, control programs, system configurations, and equipment documentation.
- Support plant utility systems including steam, refrigeration, HVAC, compressed air, water, and power distribution.
- Follow GMP, safety, quality, and regulatory standards and drive continuous improvement.
What You Bring
- High school diploma or equivalent with extensive industrial controls, automation, or electrical maintenance experience.
- Working knowledge of machine layouts, control drawings, P&IDs, system interconnection drawings, and distributed control systems.
- Proficiency with Rockwell (Allen-Bradley), Siemens, and Mitsubishi programming, configuration, and troubleshooting software.
- Ability to read electrical schematics, work orders, operating manuals, and maintenance instructions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with assistance.
- Valid driver's license.
Nice to Have
- Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering Technology, or a related field.
- Machine design, control system installation, commissioning, and startup experience.
- Food, bakery, CPG, or continuous process manufacturing experience.
- CMMS experience.
- Knowledge of industrial networking, AC/DC drives, servo systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
Benefits: medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, paid time off and holidays, paid parental leave, retirement plan, short- and long-term disability, HSA/FSA.
Salary : $45 - $46