1ST SHIFT AUTOMATION MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Description

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.

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