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:
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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.
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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:
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3 or more years’ experience in equivalent industry & job.
- Quick Learner
- Ability to adapt
- Ability to problem solve
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Bachelor, Associates, or AAS Degree in related field preferred
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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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