Electrical Maintenance Technician – Food Processing

Job overview

The Electrical Maintenance Technician – Food Processing role is onsite in Tampa, FL, with hourly pay of $20.00–$30.00. The position supports electrical and production systems at a meat processing facility. The technician troubleshoots and repairs production machinery and facility electrical systems, performs preventive maintenance, and documents work. These activities help reduce equipment downtime and maintain safety and SQF compliance in a cold, wet industrial environment.

What you'll do

• Diagnose and repair electrical and electronic systems on packaging and processing equipment
• perform inspections, testing, and preventive maintenance, including motor replacements and sensor calibration
• troubleshoot, program, and maintain Allen-Bradley PLCs, VFDs, and control circuits
• follow LOTO, NEC, and OSHA requirements
• document work, parts, and repairs in a CMMS
• coordinate with production staff and communicate repair handoffs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

electrical maintenance technician

food processing

industrial maintenance

allen-bradley plc

vfd

preventive maintenance

tampa fl

ujz foods

$20–$30/hr

loto

sqf compliance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting seeks 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience, ideally in food processing or high-speed manufacturing, and a high school diploma/GED or technical degree or relevant experience. Work may require weekends, overtime, or specific shifts; the listing does not specify a particular shift.

About the employer

UJZ Foods is hiring for this role. Industry: Meat Processed from Carcasses. Sector: 31.