Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages: Competitive Starting Pay - $26.80-$41.20/hr $1.00/hr Shift Differential for 2nd Shift. Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements 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. The Electrical Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing electronic and electrical systems and providing technical support to other team members when needed. Preference will be given to candidates with a certification or degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance and/or related college or technical level course work. Core Responsibility Maintains and installs communication cables, power distribution and wiring required for equipment as well as computer systems. Installs, modifies and repairs all electrical/electronic devices. Assists maintenance technicians when troubleshooting electronic and electrical issues. Maintains involvement with operations of the plant processing equipment and scale systems. Demonstrates strong safety leadership skills and follows safe work practices. Follows food safety and good manufacturing practices. Works as part of a team to plan and conduct equipment repairs. Receives work order/request, reviews to determine tools, equipment, time, manpower, parts, and supplies needed. When responding to crisis calls will always arrive at the scene with basic tools and equipment necessary to perform work. Read blueprints, schematics (including electrical), wiring diagrams, technical manuals, etc. Maintains various activity records and logs. Observe equipment or machinery while in operation to detect malfunctions. Test major subsystems or components to localize problem using specialized equipment. Perform preventive maintenance on various electrical/electronic systems and components. Install new equipment/appliances including utilities (i.e., communication data lines, electrical components). Responsibilities include installing, trouble shooting, and maintaining, electrical controls/components in accordance with manufacturer’s specification, local regulations, and Smithfield safety policies. Performs preventive and predictive maintenance schedules on mechanical equipment such as pumps, packaging and slicing equipment, harvest and cutting equipment used in manufacturing environment as it relates to electrical/electronic components. Working knowledge and skills in operating a variety of small hand tools and devices used in electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repairs.