2ND SHIFT AUTOMATION MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

JBS Foods • Ottumwa, IA

95d

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician (Automation Technician) position is intended to cross train in all areas of the plant. The role involves performing scale checks to ensure plant pay scales are within weight calibration specifications, conducting preventative maintenance on scales, trolley readers, printers, and alarms to ensure they are in working order and problems are caught before they cause downtime. The technician will also perform basic reactive maintenance on automated systems and instrumentation, which includes basic troubleshooting, changing parts, follow-up to ensure problems are resolved, and making basic modifications to equipment to improve performance. Regularly accompanying higher-level team members and maintenance personnel to reactive maintenance calls will help gain familiarity and troubleshooting techniques for the different automated equipment at the facility. The technician will 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. Additionally, the technician will assist and train in the startup of the facility's automated and robotic equipment, along with 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.
• Good attendance record (Less than 3 points, for internal candidates).

Responsibilities

• Cross train in all areas of the plant.
• Perform scale checks to ensure plant pay scales are within weight calibration specifications.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on scales, trolley readers, printers, and alarms.
• Perform basic reactive maintenance on automated systems and instrumentation.
• Accompany higher-level team members to reactive maintenance calls.
• Complete automation projects assigned by the Automation & Instrumentation Superintendent.
• Assist and train in the startup of the facility's automated and robotic equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health care
• Life insurance
• 401(K) plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Associate degree