Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

The J.M. Smucker Co.; McCalla (AL); On-site; USD 44,083 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) savings plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Co. is seeking a dedicated Electrical & Instrumentation Technician for our McCalla, Alabama facility. This role involves troubleshooting and maintaining production equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in electrical systems and be prepared to work 12-hour shifts. We offer a comprehensive benefits package from the first day of employment, including health insurance and holiday bonuses.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience with electrical systems and controls.
• Must be able to work both day and night shifts as needed.
• Experience in food manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the manufacturing process to meet safety and quality standards.
• Troubleshoot and maintain production equipment and controls.
• Coach and train team members on technical skills.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

PLC programming

Mechanical maintenance skills

SCADA systems

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's or technical degree

Tools

Studio5000

Logix5000

FactoryTalk ME & SE

Job description

Compensation Base Rate

$32 - $42 per hour (starting rate based on experience). Shift differential not included.

Title

Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Reports To

Technical Leads Controls

Opening

Night Shift 6:00pm-6:30am

Location

McCalla, Alabama

Why Smucker is the Place for You

• Comprehensive benefits package effective first day of employment, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan with up to 7% company match, 80 hours of accrued paid vacation, 12 paid company holidays plus 4 personal days, and 2% annual holiday bonus of base salary.
• Collaborative and friendly workplace.

Your Opportunity

Lead and contribute in meaningful ways at our new greenfield McCalla, AL facility, producing popular Uncrustables sandwiches and developing new products.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the manufacture of consumer foods that comply with all food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Understand and support company and site safety policies and perform work-related activities safely.
• Operate and troubleshoot Studio5000 or Logix5000 platforms, Drives and Motion Control, FactoryTalk ME & SE, Ethernet/IP Control Network, Power Distribution.
• Operate, maintain, and clean production equipment.
• Follow and improve documented operational, maintenance, and sanitation standards in a GMP environment.
• Perform equipment changeovers, sanitation activities, preventive maintenance tasks, work orders, and lubrication to maximize plant equipment performance.
• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical, instrumentation, controls, and automation equipment and software.
• Utilize drawings, prints, and instruction manuals for preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Coach team members on electrical, instrumentation, and controls skills, machine functionality, defect identification, and repair.
• Participate in training and qualification programs; maintain consistent qualification standards.
• Use continuous improvement tools to eliminate breakages and root cause issues; document, communicate, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Serve as owner of technical, safety, or quality systems; build technician skills and provide ongoing coaching.
• Create documentation as needed (SOPs, job aids, PM improvements, etc.).
• Attend technical training sessions, vendor visits, and scheduled maintenance activities to advance E&I technology expertise.
• Obtain and maintain low voltage qualification within twelve months of start date.
• Use a computer to input and maintain accurate records and data.
• Maintain an accurate electronic database of repair and maintenance activities, including parts usage and time tracking.
• Facilitate effective shift pass‑downs to discuss safety, quality, and production issues.
• Lead projects to improve safety, quality, or production results.
• Work as part of a team and assist teammates when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The Right Role for You

If you are motivated to help provide quality products and enjoy collaborating on a team while learning new skills, we want you on our team.

Education And/Or Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be able to work Day Shift 6:00am-6:30pm or Night Shift 6:00pm-6:30am.
• Associate’s or technical degree or training preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience with electrical systems, PLC, motor and motion controls, SCADA systems, device and information networks, sensors, and instrumentation equipment for manufacturing required.
• Previous mechanical/maintenance experience preferred.
• Previous food manufacturing experience preferred.

Language Skills

• Read, write, and interpret documents such as safety rules, GMPs, and general instructions.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Use a computer to input data required for production.
• Give and receive feedback effectively.

Reasoning Ability

• Perform critical thinking to problem‑solve and resolve conflicts.

Physical Demands

• Work 12‑hour shifts, days or nights.
• Lift and carry up to 60 pounds.
• Stand, sit, walk, enter confined spaces, push, pull, kneel, squat, and climb.
• Perform repetitive actions, reach, and feel.

Vision

• Minimum 20/40 vision in each eye with or without corrective lenses; applicant must pass a standard eye exam.

Safe Performance Requirements

• Must perform essential job functions consistently with safety standards, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment

• Work both independently and on a team.
• Willing to work 12‑hour shifts and overtime as needed.
• 2-2-3 schedule, days or nights.
• Willing to travel for training.
• Knowledge of electrical safety, schematics, power distribution, controls, PLC logic, HMIs, and industrial controls.
• Provide leadership, prioritize, set goals, and meet deadlines.
• Apply data‑driven decisions and engage others appropriately.
• Basic math, statistics, analytical, and computer skills.
• Learn company‑specific computer systems, including maintenance enterprise system.

The Right Place for You

We are bold, kind, and strive to do the right thing. We value community and support every employee’s physical, emotional, and financial needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.