Electrical Automation Technician — Growth & Benefits

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Tuition assistance

Shift differential

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Nashville, TN seeks an Electrical Automation Technician to maintain and improve electrical and automation systems within the production facility. You will safely perform troubleshooting, support IT, and contribute to food safety and quality initiatives.

The role emphasizes adherence to safety, regulatory compliance, and leadership to maintenance technicians, with opportunities for professional development and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Two-year certificate from college or technical school or equivalent.
• Experience with mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems is helpful.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, safety rules and manuals in English.
• Experience with Allen Bradley/Rockwell automation is required.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Willing to work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safe work practices, complete monthly safety audits and GMPs.
• Interpret electrical schematics and user manuals accurately.
• Troubleshoot process issues with automation software and PLCs.
• Provide training documentation and train technicians as appropriate.
• Identify and implement automation improvements and assist on projects.
• Support maintenance leadership and manage related documentation.

Skills

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell

Electrical schematics reading

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting electrical

Education

Two-year certificate in technical field

Tools

Multimeter

PLC programming

Allen-Bradley software

Job description

Smithfield Foods in Nashville, TN seeks an Electrical Automation Technician to maintain and improve electrical and automation systems within the production facility. You will safely perform troubleshooting, support IT, and contribute to food safety and quality initiatives.

The role emphasizes adherence to safety, regulatory compliance, and leadership to maintenance technicians, with opportunities for professional development and tuition assistance.