• Electrical Technician

    JBS USA (Elkhart, IN)


    Description

    Job Title: Electronic Technician

    Our Company, Your Opportunity:

    JBS Prepared Foods (Formerly Plumrose and Swift 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.

     

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