Industrial Electrician - 3rd Shift (Sign-On Bonus & Relocation!)
Smithfield FoodsMilan, MO · full time
$28 – $35 / hour
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What this role is
An industrial electrician role maintaining and repairing electrical and electronic equipment in a food processing plant on the third shift. The position suits experienced maintenance technicians comfortable with troubleshooting controls, motors, and automation systems in a wet, noisy factory environment.
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What they ask for
Required
- High school diploma or GED
- 1+ years industrial maintenance or food manufacturing experience (or 4 years direct experience)
- Knowledge of AC/DC motors, controls, sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics
- Knowledge of computer device communications protocols (TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, Modbus, HART, Serial)
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to work independently
- Able to lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly and 75 pounds occasionally
Nice to have
- Knowledge of programmable logic controllers, human-machine interfaces, and programming languages (Ladder Logic, FBD, SFC, Structured Text)
- Experience with food processing, packaging, water treatment, refrigeration, or boiler control