A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. As the world's largest pork processor and hog producer, we're a $16-billion global food company with more than 63,000 employees worldwide. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Join our family today. Apply Now!Your OpportunityA 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-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:Hourly Maintenance Competitive Starting Pay $30.85/hrshift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift.Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and MoreLooking to move? We will help! Ask about our Relocation Assistance package for Skilled Trades roles! Benefits include, but are not limited to:Lump Sum paymentsAgents to help you sell/ buyLease Termination AssistanceMoving of goods and vehiclesIn addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.The Electrical Technicianis responsible for troubleshooting, repairingelectronic 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.The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.Core ResponsibilitiesMaintains 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 Smithfieldsafety 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 repairsThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being perfor