1ST SHIFT AUTOMATION MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Maintenance Ottumwa, Iowa


Description

Position at JBS USA

 

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 adapt
  • Ability to problem solve
  • Bachelor, Associates, or AAS Degree in related field preferred
  • Experience with PLC preferred

 

 

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

JBS is an equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vet/Disabled

 

 

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