Senior Electrical Automation Technician — Plant Controls

Smithfield Fresh Meats Corp; Tar Heel (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package available

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in North Carolina is seeking a Senior Electrical Automation Technician to lead automation initiatives and maintain our facility's electrical control systems.

You will program, set up, and troubleshoot equipment, driving improvements and ensuring reliable daily operations. Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell automation and PLCs is required, and you should be able to work overtime when needed.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or technical school and 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience, required.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as electrical schematics, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, technical procedures, governmental regulations, and procedure manuals in English.
• Ability to write routine reports, procedural manuals, and correspondence in English.
• Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and in group situations.
• Ability to respond to questions from internal/external customers/vendors at all levels including management.
• Experience with Allen Bradley/Rockwell automation required.
• Must be self‑motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Provide technical leadership and support to the maintenance technicians at the facility.

Responsibilities

• Safety & Compliance: You'll champion a culture of safety by adhering to best work practices, conducting monthly safety audits, and ensuring rigorous GMP compliance.
• Troubleshooting & Technical Support: Decode electrical schematics and troubleshoot equipment; resolve PLC and touchscreen issues; collaborate with IT on servers.
• Process Improvement & Project Support: Lead automation improvements and partner with management and engineering on innovative projects.
• Training & Documentation: Create user manuals and training materials; mentor maintenance technicians; back up critical files.

Skills

Reading technical docs

English communication

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Time management

Education

Associate's degree + 2+ years

Tools

Allen Bradley/Rockwell automation

Multimeter

PC

PLC

Touchscreen

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in North Carolina is seeking a Senior Electrical Automation Technician to lead automation initiatives and maintain our facility's electrical control systems.

You will program, set up, and troubleshoot equipment, driving improvements and ensuring reliable daily operations. Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell automation and PLCs is required, and you should be able to work overtime when needed.