Lead Electrical & Automation Technician

Smithfield Foods; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in North Carolina seeks an Electrical & Automation Maintenance Technician to safeguard safety, reliability, and uptime in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will interpret electrical schematics, troubleshoot PLC/SCADA systems, and drive automation improvements with engineers and operations teams. The role requires an Associate’s degree and 2+ years’ experience; Allen Bradley automation experience is essential. Relocation assistance is available.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent.
• Experience reading electrical schematics and English documentation.
• Experience with Allen Bradley/Rockwell automation required.

Responsibilities

• Champion safety and regulatory compliance in daily operations.
• Troubleshoot electrical and automation systems; resolve PLC issues.
• Provide technical leadership and support to maintenance technicians.
• Train team and maintain electrical/automation documentation.

Skills

Allen Bradley/Rockwell automation

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC & HMI

Maintenance leadership

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

Multimeter

SCADA/Control software

Job description

Smithfield Foods in North Carolina seeks an Electrical & Automation Maintenance Technician to safeguard safety, reliability, and uptime in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will interpret electrical schematics, troubleshoot PLC/SCADA systems, and drive automation improvements with engineers and operations teams. The role requires an Associate’s degree and 2+ years’ experience; Allen Bradley automation experience is essential. Relocation assistance is available.