MAINTENANCE ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN-1ST SHIFT

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

Job Title: Maintenance Electrical Technician

Location: Omaha, NE

Reporting to: Maintenance Electrical Superintendent

Duties And Responsibilities Arebutnot Limited To

• Includes day to day repairs of electrical and/orelectronic components on equipment in all areas of the plant.


• Daily calibration checks of (scales) - weighing equipment according to set standards.


• Perform repairs and preventive maintenanceon (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 - LOTO 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 computerskills


• Goodwritten and oralcommunications skills


• Ability to keep records of daily scale tests

JBS is an equal opportunity employer.

EOE, including disability/ vets