Job Title: Electrical Technician

Location: Elkhart, IN

Our Company, Your Opportunity:            

JBS 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.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled