VA MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN 2ND SHIFT

Pilgrim; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician for value-added / case-ready operations. The role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems on meat processing and packaging equipment to minimize downtime.

You will perform preventive maintenance on motors, VFDs, PLCs, sensors, and control panels, install and calibrate components in washdown environments, and read schematics and OEM manuals.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical systems on meat processing and packaging equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on motors, VFDs, PLCs, sensors, control panels, and automated lines.
• Install, test, and calibrate electrical components in a washdown, food-grade environment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic diagrams, and OEM manuals (Multivac, packaging systems, etc.).
• Work with production and sanitation teams to ensure reliability and food safety compliance.
• Follow USDA, OSHA, and JBS safety standards including lockout/tagout procedures.

Skills

Industrial electrical systems

Troubleshooting

PLC/VFD/HMI

Electrical schematics reading

Electrical testing tools

Tools

Multimeter

Megger

Clamp meter

OEM manuals

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