2ND SHIFT AUTOMATION MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

JBS USA; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the meat processing industry seeks a 2nd Shift Automation Maintenance Technician. This role involves maintaining automated systems, performing preventative and reactive maintenance, and working on automation projects to enhance process efficiency. Candidates should have relevant industry experience and a degree in a related field, along with problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Health care

Life insurance

401(K) plan

Qualifications

• 3 or more years’ experience in equivalent industry & job.
• Good attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Cross train in all areas of the plant.
• Perform maintenance on scales, printers, and alarms.
• Complete Automation Projects assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Adaptability

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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