GB MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN 2ND SHIFT

JBS USA; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS USA in Tolleson, Arizona is looking for an Electrical Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot and maintain electrical systems in meat processing. The role requires experience with industrial electrical systems and the ability to work in cold/wet environments.

The ideal candidate has at least 2-3 years of experience in a similar role and knowledge of food safety standards. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining equipment like Multivac packaging machines and ensuring compliance with USDA and OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in electrical maintenance in food manufacturing.
• Familiarity with sanitary design equipment and washdown procedures.
• Must be able to follow strict food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical systems.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on various equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and control panels.

Skills

Troubleshooting electrical systems

Working knowledge of packaging equipment

Electrical testing tools

Ability to work in cold/wet environments

Following safety standards

Education

Technical certification or trade school

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Technician – Value Added / Case Ready

Duties/Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical systems onmeat processing and packaging equipment
• Support and maintain equipment such as Multivac packaging machines, conveyors, band saws, slicers, skinners and vacuum systems
• Diagnose and correct electrical issues quickly to minimize production downtime on value-added operations
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on motors, VFDs, PLCs, sensors, control panels, and automated production lines
• Install, test, and calibrate electrical components and instrumentation in a washdown, food-grade environment
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic diagrams, and OEM manuals (Multivac, band saws, slicers, skinners, packaging systems, etc.)
• Work closely with production and sanitation teams to ensure equipment reliability and food safety compliance
• Ensure all work meets USDA, OSHA, and JBS safety standards, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and communicate recurring equipment issues to leadership

Requirements

• Strong troubleshooting experience with industrial electrical systems (480V, 3-phase power, PLCs, VFDs, HMI systems)
• Working knowledge of food processing and packaging equipment (Multivac, Band saws, slicers, packaging, etc.)
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems in a cold/wet environment
• Experience with sanitary design equipment and washdown procedures
• Proficiency with electrical testing tools (multimeter, megger, amp clamp, etc.)
• Must be able to work weekends, overtime, and emergency call-insas production demands require
• Ability to follow strict safety, food safety, and quality standards

Experience

• Minimum of 2–3 years of electrical maintenance experience in a meat processing or food manufacturing facility
• Experience working with automated packaging equipment and production linesstrongly preferred
• Technical certification, trade school, or journeyman electrical experience is a plus

EOE, including disability/vets