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JBS USA ELECTRICIAN MAINTENANCE HOURLY in Elkhart, Indiana
Description
Job Title: Electrical Technician
Location: Elkhart, IN
Our Company, Your Opportunity:
JBS Prepared Foods was acquired by JBS, the world’s leading provider of beef, chicken and pork, with a vision of building the company into a leader in Protein Centric Prepared Foods. This is a unique opportunity to be in a start-up environment, with the backing of a Global CPG Powerhouse.
Our Mission:
To be THE BEST in all we do. We are completely focused on our business, ensuring the BEST products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers and profitability for our shareholders. All this, we do to provide an opportunity for a better future for all of our TEAM MEMBERS.
Values:
Scope of Position:
The Multicraft Electronic Technician (MET) will be responsible for project, maintenance reliability of PLC systems and all electrical work throughout the facility involving all levels of voltage within a food processing environment and will be responsible for the repair and installation of electronics/controls function at the facility
Responsibilities:
Design, specify, start, validate, monitor, and troubleshoot electronic control systems including PLC logic, HMI, electrical drives, relay logic and motor controls.
Work cross-functionally with other departments and across other engineering disciplines to design and detail industrial processes, motor controls, instrumentation, and power systems that meet business requirements.
Program, troubleshoot, and configure Allen Bradley (Rockwell) PLC/HMI control systems
Detail control strategy for process areas, communicate, educate, and train technicians and managers on processes, equipment, and standards.
Problem-solve in processes and/or design issues by applying controls
Converse with contractors from a project management standpoint on the installation and commissioning of electronic control systems and related electrical maintenance.
Must have a working knowledge of scale controller setup and adjustment
Must have a working knowledge of all voltage ranges
Must have the ability to setup, maintain, install, troubleshoot, and repair all control systems as well as line voltage systems
Must be able to use manufacturer technical support as a troubleshooting tool to solve complicated issues
Must be able to read and follow electrical schematics to both troubleshoot and install equipment
Reports directly to Maintenance Supervisor.
Ownership of: Electrical safety and maintenance throughout the facility, lighting throughout the facility, cleanliness, neatness, and order of the electrical material storage area
Assist with other aspects of the maintenance department when needed
Assist refrigeration and maintenance technicians with mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repairs as needed or as directed by maintenance leadership
Other duties as assigned
Capabilities/Qualifications:
Associates or Bachelors of Science in Electronic Engineering preferred
Ability to work non-traditional hours based on facility needs for commissioning and uploading
Demonstrate problem solving ability with root analysis (RCA) required
Able to lead problem solving and troubleshooting efforts associated with high-level process issues.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Good planning and priority setting skills.
Safety Minded
May be required to work long hours and weekends
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
Ability to work 12 hour shifts is required
Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
Office and plant setting. The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts.
Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.
If interested, please apply at jbssa.com/careers. We offer a full range of benefits including health care, life insurance, and a 401 (K) plan.
JBS Prepared Foods USA is an equal opportunity employer.
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled