VA MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN 2ND SHIFT

JBS USA; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS USA is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician in Tolleson, Arizona. The ideal candidate will troubleshoot and maintain electrical systems on meat processing and packaging equipment while ensuring compliance with food safety standards.

This role requires a minimum of 2–3 years of electrical maintenance experience in food manufacturing, strong troubleshooting skills, and familiarity with related equipment. Applicants must be able to work varied hours including weekends and overtime.

Qualifications

• Strong troubleshooting experience with industrial electrical systems including 480V and 3-phase power.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems in cold/wet environments.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of electrical maintenance experience in meat processing or food manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical systems on meat processing equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on motors and automated production lines.
• Work closely with production teams to ensure equipment reliability and compliance.

Skills

Troubleshooting industrial electrical systems

Knowledge of food processing equipment

Electrical testing tools proficiency

Education

Technical certification or trade school

Tools

Multimeter

Megger

Amp clamp

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Technician – Value Added / Case Ready

Duties/Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical systems onmeat processing and packaging equipment
• Support and maintain equipment such as Multivac packaging machines, conveyors, band saws, slicers, skinners and vacuum systems
• Diagnose and correct electrical issues quickly to minimize production downtime on value-added operations
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on motors, VFDs, PLCs, sensors, control panels, and automated production lines
• Install, test, and calibrate electrical components and instrumentation in a washdown, food-grade environment
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic diagrams, and OEM manuals (Multivac, band saws, slicers, skinners, packaging systems, etc.)
• Work closely with production and sanitation teams to ensure equipment reliability and food safety compliance
• Ensure all work meets USDA, OSHA, and JBS safety standards, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and communicate recurring equipment issues to leadership

Requirements

• Strong troubleshooting experience with industrial electrical systems (480V, 3-phase power, PLCs, VFDs, HMI systems)
• Working knowledge of food processing and packaging equipment (Multivac, Band saws, slicers, packaging, etc.)
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems in a cold/wet environment
• Experience with sanitary design equipment and washdown procedures
• Proficiency with electrical testing tools (multimeter, megger, amp clamp, etc.)
• Must be able to work weekends, overtime, and emergency call-insas production demands require
• Ability to follow strict safety, food safety, and quality standards

Experience

• Minimum of 2–3 years of electrical maintenance experience in a meat processing or food manufacturing facility
• Experience working with automated packaging equipment and production linesstrongly preferred
• Technical certification, trade school, or journeyman electrical experience is a plus

EOE, including disability/vets