Master Electrician - 1st Shift

Smithfield Foods • St James, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield is seeking a skilled Master Electrician to join their maintenance team at a meat packaging facility. The role involves ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the plant's electrical systems, equipment, and machinery. The company emphasizes a culture of respect, accountability, and continuous learning, offering competitive wages and benefits.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Master Electrician Certification with the State of Minnesota.
• Ability to read and write fluently in English to communicate and understand technical/training manuals written in English.
• Ability to function effectively in a team environment and interact productively with all levels of team personnel and outside contractors.
• Ability to be obtain Lockout/Tagout and Hazmat certification and be trained in Confined Space procedures.
• Employee is required to stand, sit, walk, push, pull, climb, reach overhead and bend to the floor.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• 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

• BS degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience working in the food industry.
• Ability to operate a forklift, genie lift, or scissor lift.

Responsibilities

• Installs, services, and repairs lighting fixtures, electrical panels, outlets, and wiring.
• Operates power and hand tools and other specialized electrical equipment.
• Installs, services, and repairs specialized electrical equipment.
• Constructs and maintains service equipment.
• Reads electrical circuit diagrams.
• Requisitions materials and supplies from the stockroom and recommends purchases.
• Transfers primary power from one power source to another.
• Installs conductors, splices cables, builds terminations, and performs necessary hook-ups for primary power lines.
• May perform other trades work incidental to electrical work.
• Performs work required for the repair, maintenance, installation, and modernization of electrical systems for buildings, equipment, and grounds.
• Performs skilled work demanding a high degree of manual and technical competency.
• Locates and determines electrical malfunctions using test equipment.
• Repairs malfunctions by replacing burned-out elements, fuses, and defective wiring, and by cleaning and repairing motors.
• Tests electrical equipment, such as motors, heaters, and controls, for safety and efficiency using standard test equipment and by observing functions.
• Inspects circuits for specified shielding and grounding.
• Performs other duties as required by manager and/or supervisor.
• Follows all company safety protocols, including LOCKOUT/TAGOUT procedures.
• Adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) to maintain a safe, compliant, and high-performance environment.

Benefits

• Competitive Starting Pay - $45.10
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• Education benefits available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements
• Relocation Assistance packages

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED