Electrician- 2nd Shift

Sfdbrands; Cudahy (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the food sector is seeking a skilled Electrician to join their maintenance team. This role focuses on ensuring the safe and efficient operation of electrical systems within a fast-paced pork processing plant. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems, adhering to safety protocols, and collaborating with team members to enhance plant performance. The company offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, alongside opportunities for professional development and career growth. If you are passionate about electrical systems and looking for a meaningful career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Relocation Assistance

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in electrical maintenance required.
• Must be able to read and write in English for technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain electrical systems to ensure plant efficiency.
• Diagnose and repair electrical issues to minimize downtime.

Skills

Electrical Systems Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety Compliance

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Electrical Technology

PLC Experience

Tools

Forklift

Genie Lift

Scissor Lift

Job description

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.

A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now!

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:

Competitive Starting Pay - $28.00/hr - $36.00/hr

$1.00/hr Shift Differential for 2nd Shift

Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More

Open to moving? We will help! Ask about our Relocation Assistance packages!

In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.

THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING:

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

We are looking for a skilled Electrician to join our maintenance team at our fast-paced pork processing plant. You will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the plant's electrical systems, equipment, and machinery. This role involves troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems, including motors, controls, lighting, and power distribution, to keep production running smoothly.

Safety First! You'll follow all company safety protocols, including LOCKOUT/TAGOUT procedures, and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) to maintain a safe, compliant, and high-performance environment. Your skills and attention to detail will directly contribute to the success of the team and the plant as a whole!

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Electrical System Maintenance: Power up the plant by installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems like motors, control panels, lighting, wiring, and power distribution. Keep everything running smoothly with routine inspections and preventative maintenance on electrical systems. Fix problems fast by troubleshooting electrical issues using schematics and blueprints to get things back online quickly.

Troubleshooting & Repairs: Diagnose and repair electrical issues throughout the plant, minimizing downtime and keeping production flowing. Jump into action during urgent electrical problems to keep everything running without disruption. Work on complex systems like refrigeration, lighting, power supplies, and backup generators to ensure they’re always ready.

Safety & Compliance: Follow safety protocols to keep yourself and the team safe while working with electrical systems. Ensure compliance with electrical codes and regulations (OSHA, NEC) to maintain a safe and efficient workplace. Lead safety checks to make sure all electrical systems are up to plant safety standards.

Collaboration & Communication: Team up with maintenance and plant teams to solve electrical issues and improve plant performance. Stay in the loop with the Maintenance Supervisor to prioritize tasks and get repairs done efficiently. Keep records of all electrical maintenance and repairs, ensuring everything is documented clearly and on time.

General Plant Support: Support plant-wide electrical needs by troubleshooting and repairing machinery, equipment, and infrastructure. Assist during emergencies and plant shutdowns to keep things moving smoothly. Help install new equipment and electrical upgrades to improve plant operations and efficiency.

WHAT WE’RE SEEKING:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and 2+ years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.

PLC experience highly desired.

Must be able to read and write fluently in English to communicate and understand technical/ training manuals written in English.

Possess the ability to function effectively in a team environment and interact productively with all levels of team personnel and outside contractors.

Ability to operate a forklift, genie lift or scissor lift preferred

Displays sound judgment, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently with little supervision.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.

A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now!

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:

• Competitive Starting Pay - $28.00/hr - $36.00/hr

• $1.00/hr Shift Differential for 2nd Shift

• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More

• Open to moving? We will help! Ask about our Relocation Assistance packages!

In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.

THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING:

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

We are looking for a skilled Electrician to join our maintenance team at our fast-paced pork processing plant. You will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the plant's electrical systems, equipment, and machinery. This role involves troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems, including motors, controls, lighting, and power distribution, to keep production running smoothly.

Safety First! You'll follow all company safety protocols, including LOCKOUT/TAGOUT procedures, and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) to maintain a safe, compliant, and high-performance environment. Your skills and attention to detail will directly contribute to the success of the team and the plant as a whole!

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

• Electrical System Maintenance: Power up the plant by installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems like motors, control panels, lighting, wiring, and power distribution. Keep everything running smoothly with routine inspections and preventative maintenance on electrical systems. Fix problems fast by troubleshooting electrical issues using schematics and blueprints to get things back online quickly.

• Troubleshooting & Repairs: Diagnose and repair electrical issues throughout the plant, minimizing downtime and keeping production flowing. Jump into action during urgent electrical problems to keep everything running without disruption. Work on complex systems like refrigeration, lighting, power supplies, and backup generators to ensure they’re always ready.

• Safety & Compliance: Follow safety protocols to keep yourself and the team safe while working with electrical systems. Ensure compliance with electrical codes and regulations (OSHA, NEC) to maintain a safe and efficient workplace. Lead safety checks to make sure all electrical systems are up to plant safety standards.

• Collaboration & Communication: Team up with maintenance and plant teams to solve electrical issues and improve plant performance. Stay in the loop with the Maintenance Supervisor to prioritize tasks and get repairs done efficiently. Keep records of all electrical maintenance and repairs, ensuring everything is documented clearly and on time.

• General Plant Support: Support plant-wide electrical needs by troubleshooting and repairing machinery, equipment, and infrastructure. Assist during emergencies and plant shutdowns to keep things moving smoothly. Help install new equipment and electrical upgrades to improve plant operations and efficiency.

WHAT WE’RE SEEKING:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and 2+ years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.

• PLC experience highly desired.

• Must be able to read and write fluently in English to communicate and understand technical/ training manuals written in English.

• Possess the ability to function effectively in a team environment and interact productively with all levels of team personnel and outside contractors.

• Ability to operate a forklift, genie lift or scissor lift preferred

• Displays sound judgment, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently with little supervision.

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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Relocation Package AvailableYes

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.

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At Smithfield, good food starts with good people.

"Good food. Responsibly." is more than just our tagline; it's what we do. We provide good jobs. We take good care of our animals. We are good stewards of the environment. We do good in our local communities.

Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.

Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.

Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential. Our partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent. For those looking to build specialized skills, we offer apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning. We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children .

Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High SchoolEquivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or universitythat is not a Guild learning partner.

About Smithfield Foods

Headquartered inSmithfield, Virginia,since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com .


We believe in the power of protein toend food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities.Smithfieldboasts a portfolio ofhigh-quality iconic brands , such asSmithfield, Eckrichand Nathan's Famous, among many others.

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