ELECTRONICS MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

JBS USA; Souderton (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS USA seeks an Hourly Maintenance Technician for its Souderton facility. This role involves designing and troubleshooting electronic control systems, performing maintenance tasks, and ensuring operational safety. Candidates with an Associates or Bachelor in Electronic Engineering and strong problem-solving skills are preferred, along with the ability to work non-traditional hours.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering preferred.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours for commissioning and uploads.
• Safety-mindedness.

Responsibilities

• Design and troubleshoot electronic control systems.
• Complete daily/weekly PM tasks and inspections.
• Coordinate electrical maintenance with contractors.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Root cause analysis

Leadership

Strong communication skills

Safety-mindedness

Education

Associates or Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Hourly Maintenance Souderton, Pennsylvania

JBS Souderton Mopac E-Tech Job Description

Thursday-Sunday 4:00pm to 4:30am

Responsibilities and tasks:

• Design, specify, start, validate, monitor, and troubleshoot electronic control systems including PLC logic, HMI, VFDs, relay logic, and motor controls.
• Work cross-functionally with other departments and engineering disciplines to design and detail industrial processes, motor controls, instrumentation, and power systems that meet business requirements.
• Program, troubleshoot, and configure Allen Bradley (Rockwell) PLC/HMI control systems.
• Detail control strategy for process areas, communicate, educate, and train maintenance personnel and managers on processes, equipment, and standards.
• Problem-solve in processes and/or design issues by applying controls.
• Coordinate with contractors on installation and commissioning of electronic control systems and electrical maintenance.
• Knowledge of scale controller setup and adjustment is a plus.
• Must have working knowledge of all voltage ranges.
• Ability to set up, maintain, install, troubleshoot, and repair control and line voltage systems.
• Install conduit, pull wire, and terminate connections.
• Utilize manufacturer technical support as a troubleshooting tool.
• Read and follow electrical schematics for troubleshooting and installation.
• Report directly to Maintenance Supervisor.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Complete daily/weekly PM tasks.
• Conduct daily inspections of electrical and control equipment.
• Report issues for work order creation.
• Handle work orders for repairs.
• Respond to facility breakdown calls.
• Communicate with the outgoing shift’s ET about issues addressed.
• Order parts and materials for projects and repairs.

Ownership of:

• Electrical safety and maintenance.
• Control systems throughout the facility.
• Cleanliness and organization of electrical/electronic equipment and storage areas.

Qualifications:

• Associates or Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering preferred.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours for commissioning and uploads.
• Problem-solving skills with root cause analysis (RCA) required.
• Leadership in troubleshooting high-level process issues.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Good planning and prioritization skills.
• Safety-mindedness.
• Work hours: 4 days, 12-hour shifts.

Physical Demands:

• Occasionally lift/move up to 50 lbs.
• Frequently stand, walk, use hands, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear.
• Work environment includes wet/humid conditions, extreme cold, and mechanical parts.
• Noise levels vary from moderate to loud.