Job description
A great job and a great future await you at Smithfield Foods. As the world’s largest pork processor and largest hog producer in the United States, we’re a $16 billion global food company with more than 55,000 employees. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us.
Our team members receive industry-competitive salaries and are eligible for great benefits packages:
Competitive Starting Pay- Eligible for Overtime Pay
- Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More
Looking to move? We will help! Ask about our Relocation Assistance packages! Benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Lump Sum payments
- Agents to help you sell/buy
- Lease Termination Assistance
- Moving of goods and vehicles
In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.
- Undertakes assigned projects and tasks involving the implementation of design changes or system improvements associated with equipment controls of processing, chemical treatment, boiler, water, refrigeration and other electrical and electronic systems.
- Performs periodic preventive maintenance and calibration procedures for all plant process control systems.
- Gives technical assistance to other electronics technicians and electricians using procedures and evaluates the results achieved.
- Assists in continuously reviewing strategies to maximize plant efficiency, reliability, and flexibility.
- Assists in developing and carrying out performance tests on equipment and interpreting results.
- Performs research and investigation of equipment failures or other chronic problems in order to develop and recommend solutions concerning plant equipment.
- Coordinates the operational testing and verification of quality and quantity of newly acquired equipment in order to make recommendations concerning the equipment acceptance.
- Keeps abreast of processing plant engineering techniques and technologies, and research and develop expansions of control systems, with emphasis on logistics, economy and service.
- Reviews and provides recommendations about practices, procedures, system requirements or improvements in order to facilitate maintenance schedules and short or long range plans.
- Troubleshoots problems as they may arise in the plant equipment or systems and repairs the equipment to prevent the reoccurrence of these problems in the future.
- Trains trainees and assists in developing the skills needed by them for their role.
- Gives input as to spare parts for inventory in the plant maintenance parts room as needed.
- Assists in the pre-operational testing and start up as required to place plant equipment into normal service.
- Associate's Degree in Electronics or Instrumentation from an accredited technical or community college and 2 years’ experience as Electronics Technician or Instrumentation Technician, preferably in an industrial/meat processing setting; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Fundamental knowledge of plant systems and equipment.
- Comprehensive knowledge of electronics and electrical theory.
- Working knowledge of PLC’s, ladder logic, and associated hardware.
- Basic knowledge of motor control systems.
- Working knowledge of inverters and frequency drives to include set up and configuration.
- Knowledge of plant procedures to include H.A.C.C.P. lockout/tagout, etc.
- Working knowledge of computers and computer systems.
- Fundamental knowledge of valve controls.
- Working knowledge of RTD’s, thermocouples, and other temperature measurement devices. Comprehensive knowledge of field wiring and terminations as they relate to electronics.
- Ability to use test equipment, light duty equipment and tools.
- Comprehension of complex electrical and electronic wiring diagrams and control schematics.
- Working knowledge of Robotics and Controls, preferred.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the following test equipment: Volt/Ohm/Amp. Meter, Mgge, Oscilloscope, Current Source Calibrator,Thermocouple and RTD Calibrators.
- 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.
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The majority of the time is spent in an office setting outside of the production plant. The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
- Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.
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Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
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Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
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Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, grip, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
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Regularly work at elevated heights.
PEOPLE MATTER
More than 63,000 employees globally drive our success. We strive to create a fair, ethical and rewarding work environment.
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Working at Smithfield isn't just a job – it's the foundation for a lifelong career with training designed to help you advance professionally.
BENEFITS
Our people matter. That's why we offer excellent, comprehensive benefits packages to our full-time employees. Also, education benefits available to full and part-time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment.
SUSTAINABILITY PLEDGE
Sustainability is ingrained in our culture and guides how we operate. We believe in innovating for the future.
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