2ND SHIFT AUTOMATION MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

JBS USA; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Full time

Job summary

JBS USA in Ottumwa, IA is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician (Automation) to support the Electronic and Reliability department. The role focuses on cross-training across plant areas and preventive maintenance of scales, readers, printers, and alarms to prevent downtime.

Qualifications include 3+ years in plant maintenance, PLC experience preferred, and strong problem-solving abilities. A related degree is welcomed; sponsorship is not available. JBS USA is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in plant maintenance or equivalent industry.

Responsibilities

• Cross-train across plant areas and perform preventive maintenance on scales, trolley readers, printers, and alarms to prevent downtime.
• Perform basic Reactive Maintenance on Automated Systems and Instrumentation; troubleshoot and replace parts as needed.
• Support startup of Automated and Robotic equipment and assist higher level team members on Reactive Maintenance calls.

Skills

Quick learner

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Associate in related field

Tools

PLC

Automation systems

Job description

Description

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION:Maintenance Technician (Automation Technician)

DEPARTMENT:Electronic and Reliability

LOCATION:Ottumwa, IA

SALARY CLASS:Non Exempt

Division/Department: Pork

Reports to:Mike Chickering

Responsibilities

• Position is intended to cross train in all areas of the plant.
• Perform scale checks to ensure plant pay scales are within weight calibration specifications.
• Perform Preventative Maintenance on scales, trolley readers, printers and alarms to ensure they are in working order and problems are caught before they cause downtime.
• Perform basic Reactive Maintenance on Automated Systems and Instrumentation (basic troubleshooting, changing parts, follow-up to ensure problem is resolved & basic modifications to equipment to improve performance).
• Regularly accompany higher level team members & maintenance personnel to Reactive Maintenance calls to gain familiarity and troubleshooting techniques for the different automated equipment at the facility.
• Complete Automation Projects assigned by the Automation & Instrumentation Superintendent that are designed to improve a process within the facility and advance the employee’s skill set.
• Assist and train in startup of the facility’s Automated and Robotic equipment.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 3 or more years’ experience in equivalent industry & job.
• Quick Learner
• Ability to adaptAbility to problem solve
• Bachelor, Associates, or AAS Degree in related field preferred
• Experience with PLC preferred
• Good attendance record(Less than3points, for internal candidates)
• Sponsorship not available for external candidate

Position is not eligible for sponsorship of external candidates.

• JBS offers a full range of benefits including health care, life insurance, and a 401 (K) plan.

JBS is an equal opportunity employer.

EOE, including disability/vets.

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