Industrial Electrician - 3rd Shift (Sign-On Bonus & Relocation!)

Smithfield Foods; Milan (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is hiring for an hourly Maintenance position responsible for troubleshooting and repairing electrical/electronic equipment across plant systems. You will work on scale systems, electrical distribution, and controls, with strong emphasis on safety and reliability.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with 1+ years in industrial maintenance (or 4 years of related experience). Training includes PLCs, HMIs, and standard plant communications protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 1+ years of related experience in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing environment; or 4 years' direct experience in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing maintenance environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs electronic and electrical equipment.
• Repairs scales and like systems.
• Provides technical support and aids maintenance technicians as needed.
• Performs preventive maintenance on electrical/electronic systems and components.
• Reads blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams to diagnose issues.

Skills

AC/DC motors

controls

sensors

pneumatics

hydraulics

troubleshooting

TCP/IP

Ethernet/IP

DeviceNet

Modbus

Hart

Serial

read blueprints

hand tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

4 years' direct experience in industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing

Tools

Programmable logic controllers

Human-machine interfaces

Electrical/electronic troubleshooting equipment

Job description

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.

Your Opportunity

• Hourly Maintenance $27.80/hr - $34.80/hr
• $1.00/hr 3rd Shift Differential
• 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!
• 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.

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

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 Smithfield safety 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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions . 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 programm