ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN I

Maintenance Beardstown, Illinois

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Position at JBS USA

Job Title: Electronic Technician
Department: Maintenance
Reports to: Bobby Hibbs
Location: Beardstown, IL        
Effective Date: 03/04/2026     
Job Status: Full Time                   
FLSA Status: Salaried-Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: Flexibility Needed
Travel Requirements: 0-5% 
 
Electronic Technician I 
Under limited or indirect supervision, provides basic electrical and technical support to engineering and production in the development, analysis, and maintenance of processes. Tests and diagnoses electrical control systems, instrumentation, and equipment. Ensures process control systems are in operation and achieving desired output.  Monitors, adjusts, calibrates, maintains, and/or repairs basic to moderately complex equipment, machinery, instruments, and control systems. 
Required: 
  • Completed high school education or equivalent, and has strong work ethic. Must have the ability to communicate effectively, work independently as well as within a team, and must be physically able to lift 50lbs.
  • Basic mechanical aptitude including demonstrated ability to identify and properly use hand tools.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Windows® operating systems and Microsoft Office®, including a basic understanding of PC and networking hardware.
  • Basic understanding of electrical control circuits that employ 24 VAC/DC, 120/240 VAC, and 277/480 VAC 3-Phase.
  • Demonstrated ability to properly use multi-meters including various voltages up to 480 VAC 3-Phase, measure resistance, and amperage.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify components of three-phase motor circuits and related equipment.
  • Basic understanding of PLC’s and associated components.
  • Ability to read and interpret basic mechanical and electrical schematics.
  • Working knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
Preferred: 
  • Two-year technical degree in Electronics Technology, Automation / Robotics Technology, Instrumentation and Electrical Controls, Electrical Certification, or minimum of two years relevant work experience.
  • Basic knowledge of Allen-Bradley SLC’s and ControlLogix including programming and troubleshooting.
  • Experience with Wonderware Intouch, RSView, and/or Panelbuilder HMI software.
  • Basic understanding of variable frequency drives and their application. Experience configuring and troubleshooting switches, sensors, photo-eyes, and/or other presence sensing devices.
 
Physical Requirements:  
  • Constant walking and or standing
  • Use of hands to fingers
  • Feel objects
  • Reach with hands and arms
  • Vision capabilities
  • Desk work
  • Climbing stairs  
  • Frequent visits to production areas, environment consists of: Hot, Cold, Smells, PPE Required.
  • Work 40+ hours per week on production floor, including weekend work and rotating shifts as needed.
  • Uneven walking surfaces and slippery floors
  • Exposure to blades
  • The schedule for this position is typically Mon - Fri. Weekend work required as scheduled. During Fall Season, Saturdays are typically scheduled. (Subject to change)
  • Possible exposure to slippery floors, extreme temperature variations, loud noise, chemicals, sharp objectives (knives), machinery, and vehicles.
 
The Applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits: 
Benefits: 
  • Base Salary: $25.06/hr MIN-$30.44/hr MID
  • Health, Dental, Vision coverage begins after 60 days of employment  
  • Paid Time off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays  
  • 401(k): company match beings after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule 
  • Career Development: Our Company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.  
  • Short Term Disability  
  • Long Term Disability 
  • JBS/Memorial Hospital Partnership 
  • On-site bank 
  • On-site cafeteria 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Discounted meat sales  
For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role. 
This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled  
The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. 
 
About us: 
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 beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year. 
Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members. 
Our core values: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity 
  
JBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/AA/M/F/D/V 
  
Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral. 
 

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