Electrical Assembler: Poultry Equipment & Panels (On-Site)

JBT Marel; Argentina; On-site; ARS 66,362,872 - 88,483,829; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

JBT Marel in Russellville, AR is seeking an Electrical Assembler to assemble, wire, and test electrical components for food processing equipment. This on-site role supports Lean Enterprise practices and strict safety policies, with duties spanning reading schematics, wiring panels, and verifying components.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s degree in electrical/electro‑mechanical tech or equivalent experience, strong wiring skills for high/low voltage, and solid teamwork and

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in electrical or electro‑mechanical technology or equivalent work experience.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical theory, electrical meters and test equipment.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and blueprints; BOM awareness.
• Wiring skills with high voltage (480 V) and low voltage (24 V).
• Ability to troubleshoot control circuits in electrical panels.
• Meet safety, production, and quality requirements.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office, tracking software (Syteline, Shop‑trak), PLC software downloading, basic networking.
• Mechanical ability with hand tools (crimpers, strippers, drills, grinders, punches).
• Good oral and written communication; safety and detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Reads work orders, bills of materials, blueprints, schematics and other written or verbal work instructions to determine best assembly method. Verifies and gathers parts, tools and measuring devices needed for assembly. Assembles, wires, and solders electronic components according to specifications. (50%)
• Performs bench and / or machine wiring of panels from electrical documentation. (20%)
• Tests equipment operation and software. Utilizes computer applications to monitor time and job assignments that need to be completed. (20%)
• Must have mechanical aptitude to perform mechanical assembly and hydraulic and pneumatic piping functions. (10%)
• Must be able to effectively communicate within a team environment. Ability to take oral and written instructions and complete tasks within the defined labor standards. (10%)
• Performs all duties in a safe manner and keeps all employees aware of potential dangers in work area. Cleans and performs preventative maintenance on tools and equipment if required. Practices good housekeeping in work area and properly disposes of waste according to safety and environmental policies. (10%)

Skills

Reading schematics

Electrical theory

High/low voltage wiring

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Team communication

Documentation reading

Education

Associate’s degree in electrical or electro‑mechanical technology

Tools

Syteline

Shop-trak

PLC software

Job description

JBT Marel in Russellville, AR is seeking an Electrical Assembler to assemble, wire, and test electrical components for food processing equipment. This on-site role supports Lean Enterprise practices and strict safety policies, with duties spanning reading schematics, wiring panels, and verifying components.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s degree in electrical/electro‑mechanical tech or equivalent experience, strong wiring skills for high/low voltage, and solid teamwork and