Electrician Jobs in New Jersey

An Electrician in the maintenance and installation industry is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and equipment. Their duties include reading and interpreting technical blueprints, diagnosing electrical faults, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and repairing or replacing faulty wiring or equipment. They may work in homes, businesses, factories, or construction sites. Electricians are also responsible for testing electrical systems to ensure they are functioning safely and effectively. They may also inspect electrical systems and equipment for any damage, faults, or parts that need repair or replacement.

Important skills for an Electrician include problem-solving, physical stamina, manual dexterity, and the ability to read and follow technical plans. They must also have good knowledge and understanding of electrical safety regulations. Electricians should hold an Electrician's license, and many also have certifications in areas such as electrical code, safety practices, and first aid. Before becoming an Electrician, a person may work as an electrical apprentice, a journeyman electrician, or an electrical technician.

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Maintenance Electrician

  • Mauser Packaging Solutions
  • NJ
  • 30+ days ago
  • NJ
  • 30+ days ago

Heres what you can expect on a typical day as a Maintenance Electrician on our team at Mauser Packaging Solutions: Safety: Safety is our number one priority....

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Industrial Electrician-Mechanic

  • Randstad
  • Paterson, NJ
  • 15 hours ago
  • Paterson, NJ
  • 15 hours ago

The essential functions of this role include: manual lifting up to 50lbs standing for 8 hours at one time Skills Electrical Troubleshooting Mechanical Maintenance PLC Troubleshooting Allen-Bradley Siemens...

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Electrical Electrician Helper

  • Voorhees, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Voorhees, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Electrician Helper...

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Maintenance Electricians

  • Skillforce
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 2 days ago

The electricians performs skilled electrical work in the installation, repair, adjustment, and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment....

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Electrical/Mechanic Supervisor

  • Worldwide Flight Services, Inc.
  • Newark, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 3 days ago

About WFS Join our Worldwide Flight Services family and contribute to the timely delivery of cargo shipment, luggage, business to customer delivery, and on-time flights while operating safely and...

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Manufacuturing Electrician

  • GPAC
  • Rahway, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ
  • 4 days ago

What You'll Do: Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, including PLCs, motors, and VFDs Perform preventative maintenance and respond to emergency repairs Read and interpret blueprints, schematics...

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URGENTLY Looking for a Licensed Commercial Electrician

  • Camden, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • Camden, NJ
  • 8 days ago

URGENTLY Looking for a Licensed Commercial Electrician (Camden) compensation: PAYPAL, CHECK BY MAIL, CREDIT CARD ONLINE, ZELLE URGENTLY Looking for a Licensed Commercial Electrician ASAP We are currently...

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Electrician Substation Trainee - 90410474 - North Brunswick

  • Amtrak
  • North Brunswick, NJ
  • 10 days ago
  • North Brunswick, NJ
  • 10 days ago

Preferred Qualifications -Experience as an electrician with High voltage electrical systems and safety procedures....

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Electrician Substation Trainee - 90410474 - North Brunswick (North Brunswick, NJ, US, 08902)

  • Amtrak
  • North Brunswick, NJ
  • 11 days ago
  • North Brunswick, NJ
  • 11 days ago

Preferred Qualifications Experience as an electrician with High voltage electrical systems and safety procedures. Knowledge of electrical components and use of various electrical testing devices....

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Manufacturing Electrician

  • GPAC
  • South Plainfield, NJ
  • 14 days ago
  • South Plainfield, NJ
  • 14 days ago

What You'll Do: Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, including PLCs, motors, and VFDs Perform preventative maintenance and respond to emergency repairs Read and interpret blueprints, schematics...

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Instrumentation & Electrician Technician

  • Siegfried
  • Pennsville, NJ
  • 28 days ago
  • Pennsville, NJ
  • 28 days ago

Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems and process instrumentation. Preferred experience with DCS and PLC systems....

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Maintenance Electrician

  • Aerotek
  • Pennsauken, NJ
  • 45+ days ago
  • Pennsauken, NJ
  • 45+ days ago

Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, including wiring, switches, relays, contactors, starters, AC/DC drives, and motors up to 480 volts....

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Maintenance Electrician Specialist

  • System One
  • Bridgeton, NJ
  • 60+ days ago
  • Bridgeton, NJ
  • 60+ days ago

, repairs, and upgrades on facility wiring, conduit, electrical components, and electronic control systems....

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Demographic Data for New Jersey

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Electrician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Electrician Jobs in New Jersey

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireMaintenanceAndInstallation research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Electrician positions.



Highest Education Level

Electricians in New Jersey offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.3%
Associate's Degree
17.9%
Bachelor's Degree
13.4%
Master's Degree
3.6%
Some College
1.3%
Some High School
1.0%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Electricians in New Jersey
4-6 years
61.1%
2-4 years
14.1%
8-10 years
10.1%
None
9.9%
6-8 years
4.0%
1-2 years
0.6%
Less than 1 year
0.2%


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