Automation Tech – 2nd Shift (PLC/Controls) + Benefits

JBS USA; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Full benefits after 60 days

Free Community College for Employees &

Vacations

Paid Holidays

Personal days

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

JBS Prepared Foods in Council Bluffs, IA, is seeking a Maintenance Technician on the 2nd shift to design, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical control systems, PLCs, HMIs, and drive systems. You will read schematics, install VFDs, and support new equipment and process improvements.

Weekly pay and a full benefits package begin after 60 days, with a $1.00 shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts. This role requires strong RCA skills, teamwork, and the ability to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in electrical/automation engineering or related field preferred.
• Certification in instrumentation and automation controls preferred.
• Minimum of two years of electrical and/or mechanical maintenance experience.
• Strong problem-solving ability with RCA experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and manuals.
• Ability to train and mentor team members.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and extended hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Design, specify, validate, modify, monitor, and troubleshoot electronic control systems including PLC logic, HMIs, electrical drives, relay logic, motor controls, and instrumentation systems.
• Configure and support Allen-Bradley (Rockwell) PLC and HMI control systems.
• Install and program variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, technical manuals, and control drawings.
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain equipment using electrical diagnostic tools and calibrated test equipment.
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment and process improvements.
• Design and develop basic electrical circuits.
• Design and build electrical enclosures in accordance with NEC codes and standards.
• Perform vision system calibrations and basic network setup.
• Report to Maintenance Supervisor

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Safety-minded

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in electrical/automation engineering or related field

Tools

Digital multimeters

Electrical diagnostic equipment

Calibration software

Job description

JBS Prepared Foods in Council Bluffs, IA, is seeking a Maintenance Technician on the 2nd shift to design, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical control systems, PLCs, HMIs, and drive systems. You will read schematics, install VFDs, and support new equipment and process improvements.

Weekly pay and a full benefits package begin after 60 days, with a $1.00 shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts. This role requires strong RCA skills, teamwork, and the ability to work overtime as needed.