Electrical Technician

Smithfield Foods

Sioux Falls, SD

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Electricity, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Leadership, Maintenance - Electrical, Motor Control Systems, Network Protocols, Operational Communications, Physical Demands, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Systems Analysis
LOCATION
Sioux Falls, SD
POSTED
1 day ago

This position involves joining a maintenance team as an electrician with experience in electrical and electronic systems.
Candidates should have knowledge of PLC programming, motor controls, sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics, and networking protocols.
The role requires safety leadership, equipment troubleshooting, routine inspections, and effective communication with operations.
Qualifications include a Journeyman Electrical License or related technical degree, along with at least two years of industrial maintenance experience in areas such as mechanical systems, system analysis, or controls.
Work involves physical demands like lifting up to 75 pounds, working in humid or noisy environments, and standing or walking for extended periods.
Open shifts, including nights and weekends, are required.
This is a full-time hourly role offering competitive wages, benefits, and opportunities for career growth.
Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

About the Company

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Smithfield Foods

Smithfield has been the leading ham distributor in the world for over 250 years, bringing flavor to families everywhere. The pride, quality and heritage that people expect from Smithfield hams goes for all Smithfield pork, too. Through our Fresh Meat and Packaged Food groups, Smithfield provides a broad selection of quality products for retail, foodservice, and deli customers. Primary product lines include fresh pork, bacon, cooked hams, lunchmeat, sausages, and hot dogs.

In addition to the Smithfield brand, our Farmland, Gwaltney, Cook’s, Cumberland Gap,
and Esskay products are among the leaders in their respective markets. Smithfield has a large and growing international business, exporting products to more than 60 countries across six continents. With more than 21,800 employees, $994 million in wages, and $6.3 million in community donations, Smithfield is the prime and perfect place for employees to call home.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Food and Beverage Production
FOUNDED
1936
WEBSITE
http://www.smithfieldfoods.com/