JBS USA

VA MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN 2ND SHIFT

Description

Electrical Maintenance Technician Value Added / Case Ready

Duties/Responsibilities:

Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical systems onmeat processing and packaging equipment
Support and maintain equipment such as Multivac packaging machines, conveyors, band saws, slicers, skinners and vacuum systems
Diagnose and correct electrical issues quickly to minimize production downtime on value-added operations
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on motors, VFDs, PLCs, sensors, control panels, and automated production lines
Install, test, and calibrate electrical components and instrumentation in a washdown, food-grade environment
Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic diagrams, and OEM manuals (Multivac, band saws, slicers, skinners, packaging systems, etc.)
Work closely with production and sanitation teams to ensure equipment reliability and food safety compliance
Ensure all work meets USDA, OSHA, and JBS safety standards, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures
Maintain accurate maintenance records and communicate recurring equipment issues to leadership

Requirements:

Strong troubleshooting experience with industrial electrical systems (480V, 3-phase power, PLCs, VFDs, HMI systems)
Working knowledge of food processing and packaging equipment (Multivac, Band saws, slicers, packaging, etc.)
Ability to troubleshoot electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems in a cold/wet environment
Experience with sanitary design equipment and washdown procedures
Proficiency with electrical testing tools (multimeter, megger, amp clamp, etc.)
Must be able to work weekends, overtime, and emergency call-insas production demands require
Ability to follow strict safety, food safety, and quality standards

Experience:

Minimum of 2 3 years of electrical maintenance experience in a meat processing or food manufacturing facility
Experience working with automated packaging equipment and production linesstrongly preferred
Technical certification, trade school, or journeyman electrical experience is a plus

EOE, including disability/vets

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