MAINTENANCE ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN-1ST SHIFT

JBS Foods; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS Foods in Omaha, NE is seeking a Maintenance Electrical Technician to maintain and repair plant electrical systems and weighing equipment. The role includes calibration of scales, preventive maintenance, and basic PLC troubleshooting.

You will read schematics, work with 3-phase power, and support conduit runs plus camera/network basics while adhering to safety standards and documenting daily tests.

Qualifications

• Electrical safety training and arc flash awareness.
• Ability to troubleshoot with a multimeter and/or megger.
• Understanding of 3-phase power circuits (480, 240, 208 VAC).
• Familiarity with 277 VAC lighting and control circuits.
• Reading prints, line diagrams, and schematics.
• Good communication skills and basic computer use.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day electrical/electronic repairs on plant equipment.
• Conduct daily calibration checks of weighing scales and related equipment.
• Execute preventive maintenance on scales and weighing systems.
• Provide basic PLC troubleshooting and support for related systems.
• Assist with installation/replacement of equipment, conduit, and wiring.
• Understand network cabling and basic video camera concepts.

Skills

Electrical safety

Multimeter usage

3-phase power understanding

277 VAC lighting understanding

Troubleshooting 120 VAC & 24VDC

Basic mechanical background

Basic PLC knowledge

Read line diagrams/schematics

Computer literacy

Written and oral communications

Record keeping of daily scale tests

Job description

Description

Job Title: Maintenance Electrical Technician

Location: Omaha, NE

Reporting to: Maintenance Electrical Superintendent

Duties and Responsibilities are but not limited to:

• Includes day to day repairs of electrical and/or electronic components on equipment in all areas of the plant.
• Daily calibration checks of (scales) - weighing equipment according to set standards.
• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on (scales) - weighing equipment within the plant.
• Basic troubleshooting of (PLCs) - Programmable Logic Controllers and supporting systems – including; instrumentation, variable frequency drives, and motor control circuits.
• Support installation/replacement of equipment (running conduit and pulling wire).
• Basic understanding of network cabling and video cameras.

Key Qualifications, Abilities, and Skills:

• Electrical safety – LO TO and arc flash safety
• Must be able to use multi-meter and/or megger for troubleshooting
• Understanding of 3-phase power circuits - 480, 240, 208 VAC
• Understanding of 277 VAC for lighting
• Troubleshooting of 120 VAC and 24VDC control circuits
• Basic mechanical background
• Basic PLC knowledge preferred
• Must be able to read line diagrams, prints and/or schematics
• Basic computer skills
• Good written and oral communications skills
• Ability to keep records of daily scale tests

JBS is an equal opportunity employer.

EOE, including disability/ vets