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Electrical Technician | Growing Manufacturer in Paterson

Date Posted: 20 August 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

gpac is working with a well-established, family-owned food manufacturer in Bergen County, New Jersey, that has been in business for more than 35 years. As the company continues to grow, they’re looking to hire Electrical Technicians on both DAY and NIGHT shifts.

This company has grown into a multi-brand manufacturer serving retail, foodservice, and private-label customers, and continues to expand its product lines and retail presence. Inside the plant, you'll find a highly automated operation with everything from robotics and PLC-controlled equipment to packaging, cooking, freezing, and material-handling systems.

SHIFT & PAY

  • Day Shift: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM | $25–$40/hour
  • Night Shift: 4:00 PM – 1:30 AM | $30–$45/hour
  • Benefits included

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT

  • Stable, established company with 35+ years in business
  • Growing manufacturing operation
  • Highly automated production environment
  • Work with Allen-Bradley & Siemens controls
  • Exposure to ABB & Fanuc robotics
  • Opportunity to become a go-to electrical resource within the plant

WHAT YOU'LL WORK WITH:

  • 480V three-phase electrical systems
  • PLC-controlled equipment
  • VFDs and motor controls
  • Servos and drives
  • Sensors and instrumentation
  • Electrical schematics
  • Machine safety circuits
  • Robotics and automation
  • Automated production and packaging equipment

You won't be stuck making the same repair on the same machine every day. The equipment mix gives experienced technicians an opportunity to expand their controls knowledge while solving real production problems.

WHAT THEY'RE LOOKING FOR

  • 3+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experience
  • Strong electrical troubleshooting skills
  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment
  • Ability to troubleshoot electrical and controls problems independently
  • PLC, VFD, motor-control, and automation experience strongly preferred
  • Food or beverage manufacturing experience is a big plus
  • NJ electrical license, journeyman card, or apprentice registration is a plus, but not required

If you're an experienced industrial electrical technician who enjoys figuring out why equipment went down—not just resetting it and waiting for it to happen again—this is an opportunity worth hearing about.

Apply confidentially or reach out to brandon.marshall@gogpac.com to learn more.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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