Our client, a leading manufacturing and industrial technology company , is looking to hire a Maintenance Electrician in Trenton, NJ .
Pay Rate: $34.25/hour
Schedule:
- 2nd Shift: Monday-Friday, 2:00 PM-10:00 PM
- Full-time, direct hire position
Responsibilities:
- Identify electrical hazards and safely isolate, ground, and prepare circuits and equipment for repair.
- Use required PPE and follow established procedures to protect against arc flash and electrical shock.
- Read, interpret, and troubleshoot electrical blueprints and schematics, including 240V and 480V three-phase systems .
- Troubleshoot and maintain motor control centers, motor start circuits, control loops, generators, high-voltage switchgear, protective relays, and related electrical equipment.
- Install, calibrate, maintain, and repair electrical apparatus using engineering drawings, technical manuals, and specifications.
- Install conduit, pull wiring, and perform proper electrical terminations.
- Use electrical and electronic testing equipment, including multimeters, ammeters, megohm meters, high-potential testers, oscilloscopes, and digital probes.
- Install and maintain electrical distribution and control equipment, including switches, relays, circuit breakers, and electrical panels.
- Install, maintain, and troubleshoot drive systems, including VFDs, eddy current drives, and DC drive systems.
- Perform installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of PLC systems, including point-to-point wiring and equipment replacement.
- Install and calibrate pressure, temperature, flow, and level control devices.
- Observe operating systems to identify electrical hazards and determine the need for adjustments or modifications.
- Design and lay out control panels, configure complex control systems, and modify engineering drawings when required.
- Repair or replace faulty electrical equipment, including electronic controls, motors, meters, outlets, panels, and related components.
- Document completed work and communicate electrical issues, irregularities, and ongoing maintenance needs to the team.
- Use the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to enter, update, and retrieve maintenance information.
- Assist in training line mechanics and apprentices as needed.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment while following all company procedures and applicable regulations.
- Communicate effectively with maintenance and production personnel to diagnose and resolve electrical problems.
- Follow safe work practices at all times and ensure work is performed without creating hazards for others.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- 2-5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience strongly preferred.
- Journeyman-level electrical experience strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems and manufacturing equipment.
- Experience troubleshooting 240V and 480V three-phase electrical systems .
- Experience with motor control centers, motor starters, control circuits, generators, switchgear, protective relays, and electrical distribution systems.
- Hands-on experience with PLC systems, VFDs, DC drives, and eddy current drives .
- Ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, engineering drawings, and technical manuals.
- Experience installing conduit, pulling wire, performing terminations, and installing electrical control equipment.
- Proficiency using electrical testing equipment, including multimeters, ammeters, megohm meters, high-potential testers, oscilloscopes, and digital probes.
- Experience installing and calibrating industrial instrumentation for pressure, temperature, flow, and level controls.
- Knowledge of electrical safety practices, PPE requirements, arc-flash protection, and electrical shock prevention.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex electrical and electronic control systems independently.
- Experience using a CMMS for maintenance documentation is preferred.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to safely perform physically demanding maintenance work in a manufacturing environment.
- Physical examination is required.
ABOUT US:
PrideNow is Pride Global's light industrial staffing organization, a distinguished division within the Pride Global umbrella.
Aligned with the overarching mission of Pride Global, we specialize in delivering top-tier human resources and workforce solutions to the light industrial industry. Leveraging the strength of our global network, PrideNow is dedicated to empowering diversity, ensuring compliance, and driving unparalleled success for businesses. As part of the Pride Global family, we bring forth a commitment to excellence and a comprehensive approach to meeting the unique staffing needs of our clients worldwide. Welcome to PrideNow, where our local expertise seamlessly integrates into the global excellence of Pride Global, shaping a future of dynamic workforce solutions.
BENEFITS DISCLOSURE:
Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - offer eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.
EEO STATEMENT:
As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.
Fair Chance Employment:
PrideGlobal and its affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations:
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates:
Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.