Maintenance Tech- 1St Shift

Position: $28-$40-MAINTENANCE TECH- 1ST SHIFT
Description

Maintenance Tech

JBS is seeking an hourly Maintenance Tech 1st Shift Team Member! Position starts at $28-$40 per hour based on experience.

Benefits Include

• Paid vacation and holidays
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401(k) plan
• Better Futures Program
• Onsite Cafeteria
• Career development opportunities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair production line equipment.

Inspect, maintain repair and overhaul electromechanical and solid-state electrical equipment, using a variety of electrical test equipment, meters, powered and non-powered tools and equipment.

Provides maintenance services ensuring that all equipment is in good repair and in a safe operating condition

Install new electrical and electronic equipment and electrical wiring according to the National Electrical Code and company electrical standards.

Maintain and repair electrical and electronic systems for Project facilities and production equipment.

Perform high voltage switching and operate generators in support of operations.

Determine the existence of electrical hazards and problems. Safely isolate, ground, and prepare circuits and electrical apparatus to enable repairs.

Troubleshoot and maintain motor control centers, motor start circuits, control loops, generators, high voltage switch gear, protective relaying, and related equipment.

Read/interpret engineering drawings and manuals to install, calibrate and maintain electrical apparatus. Work from complex engineering and manufacturers drawings or manuals to complete projects and assigned work.

Install electrical conduit, pull and terminate wiring.

Install and maintain control and distribution apparatus, such as switches, relays, circuit breakers, and control panels.

Install and maintain drive systems such as variable frequency drives, eddy current, and DC drives. Install and maintain programmable logic control systems (PLC). Interpret and/or modify PLC control logic as necessary. Install and calibrate pressure, temperature, flow, and level controls.

Repair or replace faulty electrical equipment, including electronic controls, meters, outlets, and panels.

Assist in establishing and maintaining scheduled maintenance programs for plant equipment. Maintain records, update drawings, and develop safety procedures.

Other duties as assigned in support of the plant Maintenance departments.

Qualifications

Industrial / commercial electrical background with high-speed production line experience.

Must have working knowledge of all areas of maintenance and advanced mechanical ability.

Must have strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Ability to read blueprints, layout, install & maintain a wide variety of new and existing electrical equipment and processes troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, plumbing & electrical controls

Must be able to work in a variety of temperatures and conditions.

Must have good working knowledge of Program Logic Controllers (PLC).

Must be able to provide the required tools at personal expense.

Must be able to use multi meter accurately and safely.

3-5 years of experience in the installation, troubleshooting and maintenance of production line equipment.

Extensive knowledge of electrical systems, including high-voltage switch gear, protective relaying, grounding procedures, personal protective equipment requirements, safety procedures, and electrical test equipment.

Ability to work unscheduled hours during emergencies and/or unusual situations (24 hours/ 7 days week when needed).

Knowledge of computer software/hardware with basic programming is highly desirable.

Work Environment

ACTIVITIES:

Very active position, requiring standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day

HEARING:
Must be able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.

REPETITIVE MOTION:
Must be able to frequently and regularly use wrists, hands, and or fingers.

VISUAL ABILITIES:
Acute close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

PHYSICAL STRENGTH:
Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds throughout the day.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Must be able to work for long hours in a no-kill food processing environment, where it is wet, damp, and cold. Employees are expected to remain in these conditions for most of their workdays.

About JBS
JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim's, the largest poultry company in North America.

JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members, and our corporate office is located in…