$28-$40-MAINTENANCE TECH- 1ST SHIFT

Empire Packing•Mason, OH

8d•$28 - $40

About The Position

JBS is hiring an hourly Maintenance Tech for its first shift, with pay starting at $28–$40 per hour based on experience. The role maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs production-line equipment and plant electrical systems, supporting safe and reliable operations in a food-processing environment. The position requires industrial or commercial electrical experience, including high-speed production-line work, and the ability to work in wet, damp, and cold conditions for long hours. The role may require unscheduled hours during emergencies or unusual situations.

Requirements

Industrial or commercial electrical background with high-speed production-line experience.
Working knowledge of all areas of maintenance and advanced mechanical ability.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to read blueprints and lay out, install, and maintain a wide variety of new and existing electrical equipment and processes.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, plumbing, and electrical controls.
Ability to work in a variety of temperatures and conditions.
Good working knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLC).
Must provide required tools at personal expense.
Ability to use a multimeter accurately and safely.
3–5 years of experience installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining production-line equipment.
Extensive knowledge of electrical systems, including high-voltage switchgear, protective relaying, grounding procedures, personal protective equipment requirements, safety procedures, and electrical test equipment.
Ability to work unscheduled hours during emergencies or unusual situations, including 24/7 availability when needed.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of computer software and hardware, with basic programming.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair production-line equipment.
Inspect, maintain, repair, and overhaul electromechanical and solid-state electrical equipment using electrical test equipment, meters, and powered and non-powered tools.
Provide maintenance services to keep equipment in good repair and safe operating condition.
Install electrical and electronic equipment and wiring according to the National Electrical Code and company electrical standards.
Maintain and repair electrical and electronic systems for project facilities and production equipment.
Perform high-voltage switching and operate generators in support of operations.
Identify electrical hazards and problems; safely isolate and ground circuits and apparatus before repairs.
Troubleshoot and maintain motor control centers, motor-start circuits, control loops, generators, high-voltage switchgear, protective relaying, and related equipment.
Read and interpret engineering drawings and manuals to install, calibrate, and maintain electrical apparatus; use complex engineering and manufacturer drawings or manuals to complete work.
Install electrical conduit and pull and terminate wiring.
Install and maintain switches, relays, circuit breakers, control panels, and other control and distribution apparatus.
Install and maintain variable-frequency, eddy-current, and DC drive systems, as well as programmable logic control (PLC) systems; interpret or modify PLC control logic as necessary.
Install and calibrate pressure, temperature, flow, and level controls.
Repair or replace faulty electrical equipment, including electronic controls, meters, outlets, and panels.
Assist in establishing and maintaining scheduled maintenance programs for plant equipment.
Maintain records, update drawings, and develop safety procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of the plant Maintenance departments.