PLC Technician

Electrical Automation Services•Swedesboro, NJ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The PLC Technician will maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize plant-wide electrical, automation, and process control systems on high-speed food production lines at a large commercial bakery in Swedesboro, New Jersey. The position provides technical leadership and training to Electro-Mechanics across all shifts and supports equipment reliability and uptime. The role is on-site and requires weekend availability as production needs dictate. First-shift hours are 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, and second-shift hours are 2:00 PM–10:30 PM. Pay is $45–$46 per hour, with a $1.50 per hour shift differential for second shift. Applicants should live within 37 miles of Swedesboro.

Requirements

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.
Weekend availability as production needs dictate.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.