Maintenance Tech: PLC, High-Voltage & Production Systems

JBS USA

United States

On-site

USD 39,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation
Holidays
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
401(k) plan

Job summary

JBS USA is seeking an experienced Maintenance Tech for the 1st shift at Empire Packing. The role starts at $28-$40 per hour based on experience, with full-time hours and comprehensive benefits.

The position requires troubleshooting and repairing production line equipment, installing electrical systems, maintaining safety, and reading engineering drawings. Candidates should have strong PLC and electrical skills and be able to work under varied conditions.

Qualifications

  • Industrial / commercial electrical background with high-speed production line experience.
  • Must have working knowledge of all areas of maintenance and advanced mechanical ability.
  • Must have strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to read blueprints, layout, install & maintain a wide variety of new and existing electrical equipment and processes troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, plumbing & electrical controls

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and repair production line equipment.
  • Inspect, maintain repair and overhaul electromechanical and solid-state electrical equipment, using a variety of electrical test equipment, meters, powered and non-powered tools and equipment.
  • Provides maintenance services ensuring that all equipment is in good repair and in a safe operating condition.
  • Install new electrical and electronic equipment and electrical wiring according to the National Electrical Code and company electrical standards.
  • Maintain and repair electrical and electronic systems for Project facilities and production equipment.
  • Perform high voltage switching and operate generators in support of operations.
  • Determine the existence of electrical hazards and problems. Safely isolate, ground, and prepare circuits and electrical apparatus to enable repairs.
  • Troubleshoot and maintain motor control centers, motor start circuits, control loops, generators, high voltage switchgear, protective relaying, and related equipment.
  • Read/interpret engineering drawings and manuals to install, calibrate and maintain electrical apparatus. Work from complex engineering and manufacturers drawings or manuals to complete projects and assigned work.
  • Install electrical conduit, pull and terminate wiring.
  • Install and maintain control and distribution apparatus, such as switches, relays, circuit breakers, and control panels.
  • Install and maintain drive systems such as variable frequency drives, eddy current, and DC drives. Install and maintain programmable logic control systems (PLC). Interpret and/or modify PLC control logic as necessary. Install and calibrate pressure, temperature, flow, and level controls.
  • Repair or replace faulty electrical equipment, including electronic controls, meters, outlets, and panels.
  • Assist in establishing and maintaining scheduled maintenance programs for plant equipment. Maintain records, update drawings, and develop safety procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned in support of the plant Maintenance departments.

Skills

Electrical maintenance
Blueprint reading
PLC knowledge
Troubleshooting
High-voltage safety

Tools

Multimeter
Electrical test equipment
Industrial wiring tools

Job description

JBS USA is seeking an experienced Maintenance Tech for the 1st shift at Empire Packing. The role starts at $28-$40 per hour based on experience, with full-time hours and comprehensive benefits.

The position requires troubleshooting and repairing production line equipment, installing electrical systems, maintaining safety, and reading engineering drawings. Candidates should have strong PLC and electrical skills and be able to work under varied conditions.

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