Industrial Electrician

Plastipak Packaging • Keasbey, NJ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Plastipak is seeking a skilled and motivated Industrial Electrician to support plant operations. The role focuses on repairing and maintaining production lines, extruders, and auxiliary equipment associated with production lines, including electrical systems, motors, chillers, conveyors, grinders, boilers, and other equipment installed within the facility. The position is based in Keasbey, New Jersey, and is a direct-hire, long-term placement.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of hands-on electrical experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical knowledge and skills.
• Ability to diagnose equipment issues and implement corrective measures.
• Ability to troubleshoot de-energized and live circuits, PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, controls, motors, and sensors.
• Demonstrated knowledge of wiring and circuit design.
• Experience reading schematics and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, troubleshoot, and review machinery and equipment problems, and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in changeovers, ensuring they are carried out efficiently and correctly.
• Perform regular preventative maintenance on equipment and machines.
• Operate and test equipment electrically and mechanically to evaluate performance and determine whether repairs and scheduled maintenance were successful.
• Perform work requiring knowledge of electrical principles, wiring specification codes, material properties, equipment operation, and equipment applications.
• Install, wire, or rewire electrical devices, including contactors, overloads, photo eyes, solenoid valves, motors, relays, VFDs, and heater bands.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company matching contribution and profit-sharing feature.
• Paid time off, with 80 hours within the first year and subsequent increases.
• Paid company holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Wellness programs.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Life insurance.
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Accidental insurance.
• Critical illness insurance.
• Hospital indemnity insurance.
• Dependent care flexible spending account.
• Caregiving via Care.com.
• Pet insurance.
• Tuition assistance program.
• Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program.
• Travel assistance.
• Employee discount programs.
• Advancement opportunities and employee growth support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed