2ND SHIFT AUTOMATION MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Pilgrim; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

A food production company in Ottumwa, Iowa, is seeking a 2nd Shift Automation Maintenance Technician to ensure operational efficiency through maintenance and troubleshooting. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in a related field and a preference for candidates with PLC experience. This position involves cross-training throughout the plant and offers a range of benefits including health care and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years’ experience in equivalent industry & job.
• Good attendance record (Less than 3 points, for internal candidates).
• Sponsorship not available for external candidates.
• Good attendance record (internal candidates)

Responsibilities

• Cross train in all areas of the plant.
• Perform scale checks for weight calibration specifications.
• Conduct Preventative Maintenance on automated systems.
• Cross-train across plant areas and participate in automation projects to improve processes.

Skills

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor, Associates, or AAS Degree in related field

Tools

PLC

Job description

2ND SHIFT AUTOMATION MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

DEPARTMENT: Electronic and Reliability

SALARY CLASS : Non E xempt

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.
• Ability to adapt
• Ability to problem solve
• Bachelor, Associates, or AAS Degree in related field preferred
• Experience with PLC preferred
• Good attendance record (Less than 3 points, for internal candidates)
• Sponsorship not available for external candidate

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

JBS i s an equal opportunity employer.

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