Electrician - 2nd shift

Company: Smithfield Foods
Location: Cudahy
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now! Your Opportunity: Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages: Competitive Starting Pay - $30.16-$36.09 $1.00/hr Shift Differential for 2nd Shift Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development. Position Summary: This position has responsibilities to maintain, troubleshoot and repair a variety of electrical and mechanical equipment in a food processing environment. This position requires proficiency in multiple skill clusters, such as electrical controls, fluid power, mechanical systems, welding, fabrication, and manufacturing processes. This person will perform medium to high-level machine systems troubleshooting and repair and provide technical support for all phases of the operation. This work will be of average to considerable difficulty in the accomplishment of a variety of mechanical maintenance actions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of industrial controls, PLC’s, instrumentation, VFD’s, HMI’s and three phase motor circuits. This position requires the ability to operate, test, troubleshoot and repair process equipment. Basic knowledge of General Maintenance and Mechanical components of manufacturing equipment are also required. Must comply with all Company SAFETY rules (LOCKOUT/TAGOUT, ETC), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), and all Process Safety Management (PSM) regulations. Works from verbal and written instructions, blueprints, and sketches to complete work orders and PM’s. Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment and systems for emergency repairs. Applies skills, experience, and general knowledge to a wide range of tasks to adjust, repair, dissemble, replace, and reassemble plant equipment. Performs preventive maintenance routines and inspections. Utilizes hand tools and common powered hand and shop tools. Approaches job duties with a sense of accuracy and urgency. Other duties as assigned. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned. Job requirements, on occasion require work beyond normal duty hours resulting from emergency or high priority work. Tools and Equpiment: All hand tools, chain hoist, soldering equipment, grease gun, paint brushes, voltmeter, hydrometer, torch, hairnet, gloves, etc. Safety Equipment: Helmet, eye protection, safety shoes, ear protection, LOTO etc. Qualifications: Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and 2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required. Must be able to read and write fluently in English to communicate and understand technical/ training manuals written in English. Possess the ability to function effectively in a team environment and interact productively with all levels of team personnel and outside contractors. Ability to operate a forklift, genie lift or scissor lift preferred. Displays sound judgment, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently with little supervision. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Physical Demands: Wet and/or humid conditions; Moving mechanical parts; Extreme cold -10 (freezer) to ambient air temperature (rendering/kill); Electrical and/or vibration shock. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers; handle, feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; up to 100 lbs with assistance. The employee may be pushing and/or pulling heavy roller carts, bins, or transport containers. Employee will be climbing or moving on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways, and platforms. May be required to access very high location. Use and maintain a variety of hand tools, powered tools and equipment, electrical devices, controls, and motorized vehicles. Must be able to understand and follow oral and written instruction from supervisors and designated staff. &xa;&xa;&xa;&xa;&xa;&xa; EEO Information Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595. Check out this video to learn more about this role!

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