SCALE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

JBS USA; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS USA is seeking a Scale Technician to maintain and repair scales and related electronic equipment. The role requires hands-on expertise with Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMI/SCADA systems, and troubleshooting of drives, sensors, and networks.

Candidates should have an associate degree in Electrical Engineering/Automated Systems and 2–3 years of experience. The work involves reading schematics, repairing printers/labelers, and ensuring compliance with relevant codes.

Qualifications

• Requires hands-on experience identifying, maintaining, troubleshooting and modifying PLCs and PLC components (Allen-Bradley/RsLogic 5000).
• Strong ability to diagnose HMI, SCADA and PLC communication issues from field equipment.
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics and wiring diagrams is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair scales and other electronic equipment.
• Identify and repair components in PLCs, HMIs, drives and sensors to minimize downtime.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMI/SCADA diagnostics

Electrical theory

Printers/labelers repair

Scale repair

Metal detection knowledge

VFD/Servo drives

Schematic reading

Industrial networks

Sensors/encoders

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree in Electrical engineering/ Automated Systems Technology

Job description

Description

Position at JBS USA

SCALE TECHNICIAN JOB DESCRIPTION

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for maintaining and repairing scales as well as other electronic equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge and ability to identify, maintain, troubleshoot, and modify Allen Bradley/Rslogic 5000 PLC’s and PLC components
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose HMI, SCADA, PLC Communication issues.
• Strong working knowledge of both A/C and D/C electricity
• Ability to diagnose and repair printers and labelers both direct and thermal transfers
• Ability to diagnose and repair scales according to state and federal codes
• Knowledge of metal detection systems and methods of installation
• Installation and diagnosis of variable frequency and servo drives
• Component level electronics knowledge is a plus
• Knowledge of barcodes, scanners and printing methods
• Ability to create solutions to increase production and reduce cost
• Self-Motivated
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams ,and control wiring
• Able to lift 50 lbs, multiple time a day.
• Knowledge of industrial communication network
• Knowledge of sensors, photo eyes, proximity sensors, encoders, and other control devices.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Associates degree in Electrical engineering/ Automated Systems Technology preferred.
• Years of experience 2 — 3

EOE, including disability/vets