Electrician - 2nd & 3rd Shift

About the role

Join Smithfield, a company dedicated to sustainably feeding people worldwide, producing good food responsibly. Opportunities abound across locations and functions, supported by Core Four values: gratitude, communication, respect, and accountability. We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and installs communication cables, power distribution, and wiring for equipment and computer systems.
• Installs, modifies, and repairs all electrical/electronic devices.
• Assists maintenance technicians in troubleshooting electronic and electrical issues.
• Maintains involvement with plant processing equipment and scale systems.
• Demonstrates strong safety leadership and follows safe work practices.
• Works collaboratively with team members to plan and conduct equipment repairs.
• Responds to crisis calls with basic tools and equipment necessary for work.
• Maintains various activity records and logs.
• Observes equipment operation to detect malfunctions.
• Tests major subsystems or components to localize problems using specialized equipment.
• Performs preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical/electronic systems and components.
• Installs new equipment/appliances including utilities (communication data lines, electrical components).
• Trains and supports other team members in troubleshooting and maintaining electrical controls/components.
• Utilizes various hand tools and devices for troubleshooting and repairs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and 1+ years of related experience in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing environment, or 4 years’ direct experience in such environments.
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC motors, controls, sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical systems, and troubleshooting.
• Computer/device communications using standard protocols including TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, Device net, Modbus, Hart, Serial.
• Knowledge of programmable logic/automation controllers, human-machine interfaces, hardware, and associated programming languages (Ladder Logic, FBD, SFC, Structured Text).
• Experience with Rockwell Automation, Siemens, GE, Ignition platforms.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ years of related experience in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing environment, or 4 years’ direct experience.
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC motors, controls, sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical systems, and troubleshooting.
• Computer/device communications using standard protocols including TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, Device net, Modbus, Hart, Serial.
• Knowledge of programmable logic/automation controllers, human-machine interfaces, hardware, and associated programming languages (Ladder Logic, FBD, SFC, Structured Text).
• Experience with Rockwell Automation, Siemens, GE, Ignition platforms.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to work independently.