Smithfield Foods
Food Processing
ElectricalTechnician
“Electrical Technician at Smithfield Foods. Skills: Electrical, PLC, Automation, Maintenance. Work with programmable logic controllers. Troubleshoot AC induction motors”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting
Willing to work all shifts, Extended hours, Weekends, Lift up to 75 pounds, Lift up to 50 pounds, Specific vision requirements, Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, Work in wet or humid conditions, Work in extreme cold and heat, Work near moving mechanical parts, Exposure to fumes or airborne particles, Exposure to chemicals, Work in loud noise levels
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Journeyman Electrical License, Two years of industrial maintenance experience, Basic computer skills
Nice to Have
Electrical Electronics experience, Electrical experience, certification or degree in mechanical, electrical or industrial maintenance, related college or technical level course work
What You'll Do.
Work with programmable logic controllers
Troubleshoot AC induction motors
Network using standard protocols
Control water treatment
Control refrigeration
Conduct equipment repairs
Respond to emergency work
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work as part of a team to plan and conduct equipment repairs; Maintain professional communication with operations
Communication Scope
Open and professional line of communication
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