Industrial Electrical Technician for PLC & Maintenance

JBS USA; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS USA is seeking a Maintenance Electrical Technician in Omaha, NE to service electrical and electronic components across plant equipment. You will perform daily calibration checks on weighing scales and support preventive maintenance of scales and weighing systems.

You will troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, and motor control circuits, assist with equipment installation, and maintain accurate test records. Strong safety practices and basic computer skills are required.

Qualifications

• Electrical safety training: LOTO and arc flash protocols.
• Ability to use multi-meter and/or megger for troubleshooting.
• Reading line diagrams, prints and/or schematics.
• Record-keeping of daily scale tests.
• Basic PLC knowledge preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day repairs of electrical/electronic components on plant equipment.
• Calibrate weighing equipment daily according to standards.
• Repair and preventive maintenance of scales and weighing systems.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and supporting systems (VFDs, motors, instrumentation).
• Support installation/replacement of equipment (conduit and wiring).
• Understand network cabling and camera systems.

Skills

Electrical safety

Meter/megger troubleshooting

3-phase power understanding

Lighting voltages (277 VAC)

Control circuits (120 VAC, 24VDC)

Read schematics/prints

Basic PLC knowledge

Basic computer skills

Documentation of tests

Team communication

Tools

Multimeter

Megger

Wire/cable tester

Job description

JBS USA is seeking a Maintenance Electrical Technician in Omaha, NE to service electrical and electronic components across plant equipment. You will perform daily calibration checks on weighing scales and support preventive maintenance of scales and weighing systems.

You will troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, and motor control circuits, assist with equipment installation, and maintain accurate test records. Strong safety practices and basic computer skills are required.