Electrical / Electro-Mechanical Technician – Poultry Slaughterhouse
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Responsible for maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical systems in poultry processing, requiring skills in automation, compliance, and industrial electrical work.
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Slaughterhouse Electrical Technician
is responsible for the hands-on maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of all electrical and electro-mechanical systems within the facility.
This role ensures that specialized poultry processing lines (from bird reception to packaging) operate at peak efficiency with minimal electrical downtime while adhering to strict food safety and occupational hazards protocols.
1. Machine Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- Execute daily electrical maintenance on specialized poultry processing equipment, including
Linco, Baader
- , and similar poultry processing systems.
- Repair and maintain electrical components on overhead conveyors, stunners, scalders, and evisceration machinery.
- Perform machine calibrations and electrical adjustments during product changeovers to ensure optimal yield.
2. Automation, PLC & Controls
- Troubleshoot
Plc-Controlled
- machinery by checking I/O status, sensors, and limit switches.
- Use
Scada
- interfaces to identify faults and monitor real-time system performance.
- Replace and wire faulty sensors, encoders, and safety interlocks.
3. Power Systems & Motor Controls
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot
Variable Frequency Drives (Vfds)
- and soft starters.
- Perform routine checks on induction and servo motors, including insulation testing and phase balancing.
- Maintain electrical panels, ensuring all breakers, contactors, and relays are functioning correctly.
4. Electro-Pneumatics & Mechanical Support
- Maintain solenoid valves and actuators that control automated gates and diverters.
- Assist in the electrical upkeep of
Hvac
- units and refrigeration control panels to maintain the cold chain.
- Collaborate with mechanical teams on gearbox replacements or motor alignments where electrical disconnection is required.
5. Food Safety & Compliance
- Follow
Loto (Lockout And Tagout)
- procedures strictly before performing any intervention.
- Work in compliance with
Haccp
- standards to prevent cross-contamination during repairs.
- Ensure all electrical enclosures are properly sealed (IP65/67) to withstand high-pressure washdowns.
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