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Electrical Technician

JBS USA
Arcadia, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 12/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/27/2026

Description

Position at Pilgrim's

About Pilgrim’s
Pilgrim’s is a leading global provider of high-quality food products, including well-recognized brands and value-added premium products. As one of the world’s largest poultry producers, Pilgrim’s has provided wholesome, quality products to customers and consumers for more than seven decades. It’s our passion for excellence that continues to drive us to be the best, and we seek opportunities to diversify and grow.

Pilgrim’s Arcadia Location
While Pilgrim’s is a global company, we offer a hometown feel within our complex located in Arcadia, WI. Pilgrim’s works with 150 local growers. We employ approximately 500 team members at our complex. We give you the tools you need to discover your perfect career match, and the freedom and support to take your career to the next level. It is our goal to be your employer of choice and provide you with the opportunity for a better future!

Pilgrim’s wants YOU to join our Maintenance Team as a Electrical Technician! The Starting Wage range is: $37.31/hour - $40.50/hour – based on education and experience, Plus and we offer a $4000 Maintenance New Hire Bonus!
 
Benefits include:
  • 5 Days of Vacation, after 60 days of employment
  • Benefits at 60 days of employment, 401K contributions on day 1 of employment
  • 70% off quality Pilgrim’s poultry products
  • Training provided with a trainer/mentor.
  • Advancement opportunities
  • Better Futures Program –2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents!
  • Opportunity to grow your career through our Supervisor Development Program or Management Trainee Program
 
At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.
 
POSITION SUMMARY:  Pilgrims of Arcadia is looking for a licensed Industrial Electrician/ or Journeyman’s Electrician.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned  
  • Troubleshoot electrical systems throughout the Complex. 
  • Work with IMPACT trainer on building the Maintenance Training program and assist with training team members at the Plant, Hatchery, and Feed Mill.
  • Create electrical schematics for new and existing systems throughout the Complex 
  • Help maintain electrical equipment through PM procedures.
  • Assist in instituting new control systems.
  • Research and develop better controls and electrical processes.
  • Track and monitor reoccurring problems and provide solutions to correct those problems.
  • Identify weaknesses in the equipment related to electrical systems and develop solutions.
  • Understand the technical functionality on electrical equipment and be able to train operators and maintenance technicians on the operations and troubleshooting of equipment.
  • Assist maintenance personnel in maintaining an efficient production operation and all other duties as assigned by supervisor.
EXPECTATIONS – All Team Members
  • Observe & enforce all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies. 
  • Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, coworkers, and leadership teams. 
  • Participates in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies such as six sigma. 
  • Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks.  Consistently practices, and enforces safe work habits and drives those habits throughout the organization. 
 
 EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS: 
  • Industrial Electrician License/or Journeyman’s Electrician’s License with industrial electrical experience, extensive schematic reading capability.
  • Any and all other electrical certifications to include technical college and/or manufacturing certifications i.e. Allen Bradley, Square D, etc.
  • Preferred 3-5 years of documented experience.
 
EOE, including disability/vets  

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