Electrical Technician

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A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now!

Your Opportunity:

Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:

• Hourly Maintenance Starting Pay:  $26.45 - $34.15

• $1.10/hr shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift 

• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More

Looking to move? We will help! Ask about our Relocation Assistance package for Skilled Trades roles! Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Lump Sum payments

• Agents to help you sell/ buy 

• Lease Termination Assistance 

• Moving of goods and vehicles

In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.

Smithfield Foods of Sioux Falls, SD is seeking qualified trades people with previous Electrical training & experience to join our Maintenance team. Individuals with Electrical Electronics and/or Electrical experience will be given preference.

Core Responsibilities 

Qualified candidates should have a working 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, Horner, Opto22.

• Strong knowledge of AC induction motors, controls, sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical systems, start-up, and troubleshooting.

• Computer/device networking using standard protocols (Ethernet/IP, Devicenet, Modbus, Hart, DH+/485, ASCII)

• Knowledgeable in processes such as food processing/packaging, water treatment, refrigeration, and boiler control

Successful candidates will: 

• Demonstrate strong safety leadership skills and follow safe work practices.

• Work as part of a team to plan and conduct equipment repairs.

• Conduct routine audits and equipment inspections.

• Maintain open and professional line of communication with operations.

• Respond to unplanned/emergency work requests in a timely & effective manner.

• Follow food safety and good manufacturing practices.

• Be highly motivated and able to work independently.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Journeyman Electrical License or completion of a 2 year degree in either; Robotics, PLC, instrumentation, electrical, electronics, or Megatronics program.  

• Two years of industrial maintenance experience including comprehensive knowledge in three or more of the following areas:      

  • Mechanical systems     

  • Predictive/Predictive maintenance     

  • Maintenance Planning     

  • Site utilities     

  • System analysis & troubleshooting     

  • Pipefitting & welding     

  • Machining