Maintenance Electronic Technician
Location : Trenton, NJ
Employment Type : Full-Time | Direct Hire
Pay Rate : $36.32 – $37.32 per hour
Job Description :
PrideNow is hiring a Maintenance Electronic Technician for a direct hire opportunity in Trenton, NJ.
This position requires a Journeyman Electrician with advanced PLC experience and a strong background in troubleshooting and maintaining industrial electrical and control systems. The ideal candidate is hands-on, safety-oriented, and capable of performing complex maintenance work with minimal supervision.
Primary Responsibilities :
- Perform complex electrical and electronic maintenance, including PLC troubleshooting and programming
- Maintain, repair, and calibrate machinery and plant equipment
- Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic problems
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams
- Troubleshoot and maintain motor control centers, relays, drives, and automation systems
- Use electrical testing tools such as multimeters, megohm meters, oscilloscopes, and digital probes
- Maintain and troubleshoot automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and drives
- Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to ensure maximum uptime and efficiency
- Train and assist apprentices and other maintenance staff as needed
- Maintain accurate records using the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
- Follow all safety protocols and plant procedures
- Participate in preventive maintenance and continuous improvement programs
Qualifications :
Journeyman Electrician certification requiredMinimum 5 years of experience in industrial electrical and PLC maintenanceStrong proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLC 5000, PanelView, and SLC 500 systemsExperience with Link press control equipment and Microsoft WindowsSkilled in troubleshooting 240V and 480V three-phase systemsStrong math and measurement skillsAbility to work independently and in a team environmentMust be physically capable of performing all job duties and pass a medical exam (including X-ray)Shifts Available :
2nd Shift : Monday–Friday | 2 : 00 PM – 10 : 00 PM3rd Shift : Sunday–Thursday | 10 : 00 PM – 6 : 00 AMNotes :
Journeyman’s Card RequiredMust have no serious medical conditions preventing performance of dutiesBenefits :
On-the-job training401(k)Health insurancePaid time offVision insuranceDental insurance