Electrical Automation Technician
Company: Smithfield Foods
Location: Smithfield
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Job Description:
A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods.
We're an $18 billion U.S. food company with nearly 60,000 employees
worldwide. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our
team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Join our
family today. Apply Now!Your OpportunityOur team members receive
industry-competitive salaries and are eligible for great benefits
packages: Competitive Pay: $54,000 - $79,750 annuallyComprehensive
Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and MoreEducation benefits
available to full and part time Smithfield team members on their
first day of employment.Open to moving? We will help! Ask about our
Relocation Assistance packages! In addition, we offer opportunities
for career growth, professional development, and tuition
assistance. Responsibilities and tasks are written as follows:
Adhere to safe work practices, complete monthly safety
audits/observations, follow GMP's, maintain sanitary conditions and
ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any
conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food
quality and personnel safety.
Always ensure regulatory compliance
Interpret electrical schematics and user manuals.
Troubleshoot process issues with automation/ robotics software.
Troubleshoot hardware issues with PLCs (programmable logic
controllers) and touchscreens.
Use advanced network troubleshooting to diagnose control networking
issues.
Work with IT to troubleshoot and maintain servers.
Create user manuals and training documentation. Train technicians
as appropriate.
Identify and facilitate process and automation improvements.
Assist and consult with management/engineering on projects as
needed.
Provide support and leadership to the maintenance technicians.
Manage, backup and organize all electrical/automation related
documentation for the facility (programs, schematics, network
information, manuals, etc.) QualificationsTo 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 .
Two-year certificate from college or technical school and 2+ years
of relevant expereince, or equivalent combination of education,
training and/or experience, required.
Experience in mechanical systems, hydraulic and pneumatics
helpful
Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as electrical
schematics, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions,
technical procedures, governmental regulations, and procedure
manuals in English.
Ability to write routine reports, procedural manuals, and
correspondence in English.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and in
group situations. Ability to respond to questions from
internal/external customers/vendors at all levels including
management.
Experience with Allen Bradley/Rockwell automation required.
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic
environment.
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while
building strong working relationships and a positive work
environment.
Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal
supervision.
Effectively communicate the status of issues and projects with
management, vendors, peers, and production personnel.
Provide technical leadership and support to the maintenance
technicians at the facility.
Use the appropriate tools (e.g., Multimeter, PC, Software) to
troubleshoot and diagnose the root cause of electrical issues in
the facility.
Work with internal and external resources to resolve issues as
quickly and effectively as possible.
Assumes personal responsibility to insure safe and healthy
workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and
procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and
tasks.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Able to work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed. EEO/AA
InformationSmithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to
workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender
identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled
individual or any other protected group status or non-job
characteristic as directed by law.If you are an individual with a
disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for
any part of the employment selection process, please call us at
757-357-1595.
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