Protein Maintenance Electrician - RE

Jobvite, Inc.; Douglas (GA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) matching

Career development

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking an Electrical Technician to install, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment in a fast-paced food-manufacturing setting. The role requires reading schematics, using multimeters and related tools, and performing preventive maintenance.

You will operate in a 2, 2, 3 schedule with a base hourly rate and a shift differential for night shifts, supporting continuous plant operations and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in poultry or food manufacturing is a plus.
• Must be able to multitask and work quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Install, program, set, calibrate, troubleshoot and repair electrical and electronic equipment (e.g., metal detectors, scales, PID controllers, VFD, PLC, circuit boards, fuses, relays, motors, electro-pneumatic valves).
• Read and interpret electromechanical drawings, schematics, blueprints, etc.
• Perform timely repair and routine maintenance; preventive maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Multitask

Communication

Interpret instructions

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Multimeter

Megohmmeter

Power tools

PLC knowledge

Job description

Electrical Technician

What You’ll Need:

Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.

• Experience: Poultry or food manufacturing experience is a plus.


• Skills: Ability to multitask and work quickly in a fast-paced environment, have good communication skills, ability to comprehend instructions and apply common sense, have strong attention to detail, and must be a team player.


• Physical requirements: Ability to work in warm temperatures and lift 50 bs or more.


• - Install, program, set, calibrate, troubleshoot and repair electrical and electronic equipment (metal detectors, scales, PID controllers, VFD, PLC, circuit boards, fuses, relays, motors, electro-pneumatic valves, etc.)
  - Read and interpret electromechanical drawings, schematics, blueprints, etc.
  - Knowledge using multimeter, megohmmeter, signal generator and computers.
  - Perform timely repair and routine maintenance.
  - Preventive maintenance on equipment.
  - Deal with emergency and unplanned problems and repairs.
  - Experience using power tools, saws, drills, impacts, grinder, etc.
  - Should be able to work on high heat and cold environments, heights, confined spaces.
  - Ability to lift heavy objects and stand for extended periods of time.


• Schedule: 2, 2, 3 schedule


• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;


• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;


• Base hourly salary rate of $27.60 with a $1.00 shift differential for 3rdshift


• List all employment for the past five (5) years, including Full-time, part-time, temporary, contract, and seasonal roles, even if included on your resume. Completed start and end dates (month/day/year) are require. Applications with incomplete, missing, or inaccurate work history will not be considered.


• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.


• Better Futures

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our vision: Become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

I nclude all work experience even if you are submitting a résumé (FT, PT, temp, etc.) for the past 5 years. Failure to complete this or entering 'N/A' will result in automatic disqualification.