Electrician - 1st Shift

Smithfield Foods • Lincoln, NE

410d • $52,312 - $67,184

About The Position

The Electrician at Smithfield Foods is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing electronic and electrical systems, and providing technical support to team members. This role requires maintaining and installing communication cables, power distribution, and wiring for equipment and computer systems, ensuring safety and compliance with food safety practices.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1+ years of related experience and/or training in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing environment; or 4 years' direct experience in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing maintenance environment.
• 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). Platforms include Rockwell Automation, Siemens, GE, Ignition (Preferred).
• Knowledgeable in processes such as food processing/packaging, water treatment, refrigeration, and boiler control (Preferred).
• Basic computer skills and the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and installs communication cables, power distribution and wiring required for equipment as well as computer systems.
• Installs, modifies and repairs all electrical/electronic devices.
• Assists maintenance technicians when troubleshooting electronic and electrical issues.
• Maintains involvement with operations of the plant processing equipment and scale systems.
• Demonstrates strong safety leadership skills and follows safe work practices.
• Follows food safety and good manufacturing practices.
• Works as part of a team to plan and conduct equipment repairs.
• Receives work order/request, reviews to determine tools, equipment, time, manpower, parts, and supplies needed.
• Arrives at the scene with basic tools and equipment necessary to perform work when responding to crisis calls.
• Reads blueprints, schematics (including electrical), wiring diagrams, technical manuals, etc.
• Maintains various activity records and logs.
• Observes equipment or machinery while in operation to detect malfunctions.
• Tests major subsystems or components to localize problems using specialized equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance on various electrical/electronic systems and components.
• Installs new equipment/appliances including utilities (i.e., communication data lines, electrical components).
• Performs preventive and predictive maintenance schedules on mechanical equipment such as pumps, packaging and slicing equipment, harvest and cutting equipment.

Benefits

• Hourly Maintenance Pay starting at $25.15-$32.30/hr
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• Relocation Assistance package for Skilled Trades roles
• Opportunities for career growth
• Professional development
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees