Electrical Controls Technician - 2nd Shift ($2k sign-on bonus)

Aspire Bakeries•Woolwich Township, NJ

55d•$43 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

At Aspire Bakeries, we are seeking an Electrical Controls Technician to join our team at our Swedesboro, NJ bakery. As an Electrical Controls Tech, you will be accountable for maintaining and improving all plant electrical and control systems while providing technical leadership, troubleshooting expertise, and support to Electro‑Mechanics across all shifts. We are looking for hard-working people who will bring integrity, creativity, and a passion for excellence to everything they do. We offer a workplace culture built on care, ownership, and growth - where your contributions matter and your career can rise as high as our bread loaves! With 13 commercial bakeries across North America and a reputation as an industry leader, Aspire Bakeries is rising together with our people and our customers to be the best all-around bakery solution.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret work orders, operating manuals, and maintenance documentation.
Strong mathematical skills, including unit conversions, fractions, decimals, and graph/diagram interpretation.
Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions and solve problems in standardized situations.
Working knowledge of Rockwell, Siemens, and Mitsubishi control software.
Valid driver’s license and applicable local/state/federal licenses (as required per location).
Knowledge of preventive maintenance software and practices.
Ability to work safely around electrical, mechanical, and automated systems.

Nice To Haves

AS/AAS degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
Equivalent military or hands‑on engineering background in machine/controls design, installation, and commissioning.
Experience with full machine and electrical control system design and troubleshooting.
Experience in food manufacturing environments, including HACCP or food safety programs.
Experience supporting continuous improvement or root‑cause analysis initiatives.

Responsibilities

Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plant control systems, including electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and network subsystems.
Train, support, and coordinate Electro‑Mechanics across all shifts in troubleshooting and system maintenance.
Maintain accurate documentation for all controls hardware, software, and system configurations.
Support production by performing inspections, adjustments, and repairs while equipment is operating.
Lead corrective, preventive, and scheduled maintenance activities to minimize downtime and improve system reliability.
Ensure compliance with GMP, safety, quality, and all regulatory and company maintenance standards.
Complete work order documentation, maintain records, and support continuous improvement in system performance and reliability.