Job Description

Overview

Seeking an Electrical Maintenance Mechanic “A” to join our union workforce at our PVC manufacturing facility in Burlington, New Jersey. This role installs, maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots industrial electrical equipment while supporting continuous plant operations.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production machinery and facility equipment during overnight operations.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings.
  • Troubleshoot and repair motor control systems, including relays, contactors, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
  • Apply advanced knowledge of common electrical circuits to diagnose and resolve equipment issues.
  • Install, wire, and test control panels and electrical components in accordance with NEC and local codes.
  • Diagnose mechanical issues involving bearings, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
  • Support basic automation tasks, including troubleshooting sensors, limit switches, and PLC I/O.
  • Fabricate or repair parts as needed using shop equipment, including lathes, mills, and welding equipment.
  • Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimize overnight production downtime.
  • Modify equipment and assist with new equipment installations.
  • Document repairs, maintain accurate maintenance logs, and communicate open issues to the day shift.
  • Follow all lockout/tagout (LOTO), safety, and OSHA procedures.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required; an associate degree in electrical or mechanical technology, industrial maintenance, or mechatronics is preferred.
  • Three or more years of experience as an electrical, mechanical, or maintenance technician in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
  • Experience operating lathes and mills is preferred.
  • Experience troubleshooting PLCs and HMIs, along with 480-volt, three-phase systems.
  • Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
  • Working knowledge of relays, contactors, motor starters, and VFDs.
  • Basic understanding of automation and control systems; familiarity with PLCs is a plus.
  • Proficiency with multimeters, hand tools, and precision measuring instruments.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision during night hours.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders, and remain on your feet for extended periods.
  • Self-motivated, dependable, and safety-focused.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Ability to diagnose electrical faults and component failures systematically.
  • Basic math skills and the ability to complete documentation accurately.
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to collaborate with plant team members and contractors.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a union environment.
  • Ability to follow strict safety protocols when installing, maintaining, and repairing systems.
  • Prior shift and/or on-call maintenance experience preferred.
  • Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft 365.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Dental
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Vision

Additional Information

  • Work Location: In person
  • Ability to Commute: Burlington, NJ 08016 (Required)

Benefits

401k
Dental
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Vision

How this job compares in Burlington, NJ

Pay in context

At roughly $35/hr, this posting lands within a few percent of the $33/hr median for welding jobs across New Jersey, whose middle half runs $28–$40/hr across 87 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 55% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. In other words it is a market-rate offer, so benefits, overtime, and shift schedule are where the real difference between this and the next posting on the list shows up.

The local market in Burlington, NJ

Burlington, NJ is a small market in our index: 2 other active welding openings alongside this one, from 2 employers. Across New Jersey as a whole we're tracking 151 other active welding openings from 111 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across New Jersey.

The most active employers in New Jersey at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are gpac (9), DC Fabricators (4), and WSP in the U.S. (3). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

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