VA MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN 2ND SHIFT

Duties/Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical systems on meat 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-ins as 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 lines (strongly preferred).
• Technical certification, trade school, or journeyman electrical experience is a plus.