Automation Technician (3rd Shift) - PLC & Electrical Mastery

Smithfield Foods, Inc.

Junction City, Northern (KS, KY)

Hybrid

USD 48,000 - 56,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Shift differential for 3rd shift

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Automation Technician for the 3rd shift in Junction City, KS. The role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing electrical and automation systems in a production facility.

Applicants should have a two-year technical certificate and experience with Allen Bradley/Rockwell automation; strong reading of electrical schematics is required. The position offers competitive wages, health insurance, retirement benefits, and education support.

Qualifications

Two-year certificate from college or technical school or equivalent.
Experience with Allen Bradley/Rockwell automation required.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret electrical schematics and manuals in English.
Experience with mechanical systems, hydraulics and pneumatics helpful.

Responsibilities

Adhere to safe work practices and complete monthly safety audits.
Interpret electrical schematics and user manuals; troubleshoot software and hardware.
Troubleshoot process issues with automation software and PLCs/touchscreens.
Use advanced network troubleshooting to diagnose control networking issues; work with IT to troubleshoot servers.
Create user manuals and training documentation; identify and implement process improvements.
Provide leadership and support to maintenance technicians; manage documentation.