Industrial Electrician - 1st Shift (Sign-On & Relocation!)

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Milan (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus $2,500

Relocation Assistance packages

Health Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Education benefit

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot and repair electrical/electronic equipment in a fast-paced environment.

The role includes maintaining scale systems, assisting technicians, and performing preventive maintenance. Weekend/overtime work may be required. Relocation assistance and education benefits are available for eligible team members.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED with 1+ years of related industrial maintenance experience, or 4 years of direct experience.
• Knowledge of AC/DC motors, controls, sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, and programming languages (Ladder Logic, FBD, SFC, Structured Text).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs electrical and electronic equipment.
• Repairs scales and like systems; assist production mechanics for technical support.
• Possible weekend and overtime work as required.
• Read blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical/electronic systems and components.
• Install new equipment and utilities, and maintain electrical controls/components.

Skills

AC/DC motors

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Read schematics

Education

HS Diploma/GED

1+ year maintenance experience

Tools

Rockwell PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Ethernet/IP

Job description

Your Opportunity

• Hourly Maintenance $27.80/hr - $34.80/hr
• Sign-On Bonus - $2,500
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More
• Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements
• Open to moving? We will help! Ask about our Relocation Assistance packages!

Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special - a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

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

Duties include but are not limited to the following: Troubleshoots and repairs Electronic and Electrical equipment. Repairs Scale's and like systems. Aids Production Mechanics When Technical support is needed. When required weekend and overtime work. Other duties as assigned.

Core Responsibilities

• Maintains and installs communication cables, power distribution and wiring required for equipment as well as computer systems.
• Installs, modifies and repairs all electrical/electronic devices.
• Assists maintenance technicians when troubleshooting electronic and electrical issues.
• Maintains involvement with operations of the plant processing equipment and scale systems.
• Demonstrates strong safety leadership skills and follows safe work practices.
• Follows food safety and good manufacturing practices.
• Works as part of a team to plan and conduct equipment repairs.
• Receives work order/request, reviews to determine tools, equipment, time, manpower, parts, and supplies needed.
• When responding to crisis calls will always arrive at the scene with basic tools and equipment necessary to perform work.
• Read blueprints, schematics (including electrical), wiring diagrams, technical manuals, etc.
• Maintains various activity records and logs.
• Observe equipment or machinery while in operation to detect malfunctions.
• Test major subsystems or components to localize problem using specialized equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on various electrical/electronic systems and components. Install new equipment/appliances including utilities (i.e., communication data lines, electrical components).
• Responsibilities include installing, trouble shooting, and maintaining, electrical controls/components in accordance with manufacturer's specification, local regulations, and Smithfieldsafety policies.
• Performs preventive and predictive maintenance schedules on mechanical equipment such as pumps, packaging and slicing equipment, harvest and cutting equipment used in manufacturing environment as it relates to electrical/electronic components.
• Working knowledge and skills in operating a variety of small hand tools and devices used in electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repairs

The above 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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1+ years of related experience and/or training in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing environment; or 4 years' direct experience in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing maintenance environment, required.
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC motors, controls, sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical systems, and troubleshooting.Computer/device communications using standard protocols including TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, Device net, Modbus, Hart, Serial
• Knowledge of programmable logic/automation controllers, human-machine interfaces, hardware, and associated programming languages (Ladder Logic, FBD, SFC, Structured Text). Platforms include Rockwell Automation, Siemens, GE, Ignition. (Preferred)
• Knowledgeable in processes such as food processing/packaging, water treatment, refrigeration, and boiler control. (Preferred)
• Basic computer skills and the ability to work independently are also required for this position.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds utilizing the buddy system or specifically designed lifting devices
• Specific vision includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

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.