Industrial Electrical Technician – Food Processing

Smithfield Foods; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Health Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Smithfield Foods of Sioux Falls, SD is seeking qualified trades people to join our Maintenance team. We welcome electrical training and experience, with preference for those in electrical electronics and related fields.

This is a full-time, on-site hourly role with opportunities for growth and relocation assistance. Core responsibilities include troubleshooting PLCs and automation, motor controls, and networking protocols; maintaining safety and quality standards; and working with operations to

Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrical License or 2-year degree in robotics/PLC/electrical/electronics.
• Two years of industrial maintenance experience with knowledge in multiple areas listed in the job.
• Basic computer skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct equipment repairs as part of a team.
• Perform routine audits and equipment inspections.
• Maintain open communication with operations.
• Respond to unplanned/emergency work promptly.
• Follow food safety and good manufacturing practices.

Skills

Safety leadership

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Journeyman Electrical License

2-year technical degree (Robotics/PLC/Electrical)

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Siemens

GE

Horner

Opto22

Job description

Smithfield Foods of Sioux Falls, SD is seeking qualified trades people to join our Maintenance team. We welcome electrical training and experience, with preference for those in electrical electronics and related fields.

This is a full-time, on-site hourly role with opportunities for growth and relocation assistance. Core responsibilities include troubleshooting PLCs and automation, motor controls, and networking protocols; maintaining safety and quality standards; and working with operations to