Description Position at JBS USA POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTPOSITION:Maintenance Technician (Automation Technician) DEPARTMENT:Electronic and ReliabilityLOCATION:Ottumwa, IA SALARY CLASS:Non Exempt Division/Department: PorkReports 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/M/F/Vet/DisabledOur foundation & our strength is in our valuesDETERMINATION SIMPLICITY AVAILABILITY HUMILITY SINCERITY DISCIPLINE OWNERSHIP