Industrial Electrician

Smithfield Foods•Cumming, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a skilled Electrician to join our maintenance team at our fast-paced pork processing plant. You will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the plant's electrical systems, equipment, and machinery. This role involves troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems, including motors, controls, lighting, and power distribution, to keep production running smoothly. Safety First! You'll follow all company safety protocols, including LOCKOUT/TAGOUT procedures, and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) to maintain a safe, compliant, and high-performance environment. Your skills and attention to detail will directly contribute to the success of the team and the plant as a whole!

Requirements

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and 2+ years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
Must be able to read and write fluently in English to communicate and understand technical/ training manuals written in English.
Possess the ability to function effectively in a team environment and interact productively with all levels of team personnel and outside contractors.
Displays sound judgment, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently with little supervision.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

PLC experience highly desired.
Ability to operate a forklift, genie lift or scissor lift preferred.

Responsibilities

Install, repair, and maintain electrical systems like motors, control panels, lighting, wiring, and power distribution.
Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on electrical systems.
Troubleshoot electrical issues using schematics and blueprints to get things back online quickly.
Diagnose and repair electrical issues throughout the plant, minimizing downtime and keeping production flowing.
Respond to urgent electrical problems to keep everything running without disruption.
Work on complex systems like refrigeration, lighting, power supplies, and backup generators.
Follow safety protocols to keep yourself and the team safe while working with electrical systems.
Ensure compliance with electrical codes and regulations (OSHA, NEC).
Lead safety checks to make sure all electrical systems are up to plant safety standards.
Team up with maintenance and plant teams to solve electrical issues and improve plant performance.
Stay in the loop with the Maintenance Supervisor to prioritize tasks and get repairs done efficiently.
Keep records of all electrical maintenance and repairs, ensuring everything is documented clearly and on time.
Support plant-wide electrical needs by troubleshooting and repairing machinery, equipment, and infrastructure.
Assist during emergencies and plant shutdowns to keep things moving smoothly.
Help install new equipment and electrical upgrades to improve plant operations and efficiency.

Benefits

Competitive Starting Pay - $34.48-$36.98/hr
Comprehensive Health Insurance
Retirement Benefits
Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements
Opportunities for career growth
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs (with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers)
Be Well programs (tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost, tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more)
Comprehensive training and professional development programs
LinkedIn Learning (on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training)
Partnership with GUILD (supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs)
Leadership development initiatives
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children
Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program (financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner)