Job Description

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 required
• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial electrical and PLC maintenance
• Strong proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLC 5000, PanelView, and SLC 500 systems
• Experience with Link press control equipment and Microsoft Windows
• Skilled in troubleshooting 240V and 480V three-phase systems
• Strong math and measurement skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Must 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 PM
• 3rd Shift: Sunday–Thursday | 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM

Notes:

• Journeyman’s Card Required
• Must have no serious medical conditions preventing performance of duties

Benefits:

• On-the-job training
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance

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