Industrial Automation Technician - Food Processing

JBS Foods

Ottumwa (IA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

JBS Prepared Foods in Ottumwa, IA is seeking an Automation Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and optimize automated equipment in a fast-paced bacon processing facility, including packaging systems, smokehouses, chillers, and rail systems.

You will read schematics, use meters and software, support PLC/ PAC systems, vision systems, robotics, and high-speed packaging, and participate in preventive maintenance while adhering to food safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.
5+ years of manufacturing or food-processing maintenance experience.
Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, install, calibrate, and maintain electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.
Support conveyors, motors, PLC/PAC systems, VFDs, vision systems, robotics, scales, printers, and packaging equipment.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, manuals, and work instructions.
Use diagnostic tools including digital multimeters and software.
Complete maintenance documentation and support preventive/predictive programs.
Collaborate with maintenance, production, and management to improve equipment reliability.