Electrical / Electro-Mechanical Technician – Poultry Slaughterhouse

Slaughterhouse Electrical Technician

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/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.