Engineering Technician - Electrical (1st Shift)

Electrical Technician

Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems and equipment throughout the manufacturing facility.

Perform regular inspections and preventive maintenance on electrical systems, machinery, and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.

Diagnose electrical faults and failures; repair or replace faulty components to minimize downtime.

Set up new electrical systems, lighting, motors, and machinery, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company standards.

Assist with electrical upgrades, system modifications, and improvements to enhance energy efficiency, safety, and productivity.

Follow all local, state, and federal electrical codes and safety standards (OSHA, NEC, etc.) in all electrical work.

Conduct safety audits and collaborate with the safety team to maintain a safe working environment.

Respond promptly to electrical emergencies and breakdowns to resume operations quickly.

Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, and parts inventory.

Prepare reports as required for management review.

Work collaboratively with maintenance team members, production staff, and external contractors to support manufacturing processes and equipment reliability.

Skills: electrical troubleshooting, schematics diagrams, oscilloscope, multimeter, electrical wiring, electrical component, manufacturing process.

Top Skills Details: electrical troubleshooting, schematics diagrams, oscilloscope, multimeter.

Additional Skills & Qualifications: Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Strong attention to detail. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in physically demanding environments (confined spaces, heights, varying temperatures). Effective communication and teamwork skills. Willingness to work with minimal supervision and adapt to changing priorities.

Job Type & Location: This is a contract position based out of Rockaway, NJ.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $33.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Rockaway, NJ.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Jan 21, 2026.

About Actalent: Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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