Automation Maintenance Technician (Bacon)

Ottumwa, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Maintenance

Job Summary

Description

Position at JBS USA

POSITION: AutomationTechnician
DEPARTMENT: Bacon Maintenance
LOCATION: Ottumwa

General Description:

As an Automation MultiCraft Technician in a fast-paced world class bacon processing facility you will maintain troubleshoot optimize high speed food processing equipment high speed packaging equipment industrial smokehouses and chillers and automated rail systems.

Position Summary: MultiCraft Automation Technician duties are but not limited to maintain troubleshoot optimize install upgrade calibrate and repair electronic electrical mechanical pneumatic hydraulic equipment and components. Equipment included but not limited to: conveyors motors meters instrumentation high-speed slicing/packaging equipment control panels PLC/PAC control systems variable frequency drives high speed vision systems robotics scales production printers and computers. Fabricates installs adjusts calibrates repairs replaces parts dismantles and rebuilds electrical equipment/instruments to correct problems per schematics and work instructions. Works with both AC and DC electrical systems with voltages at or nearvolts and 4 -20 mA and 0 10 vdc control signals and various communication protocols.

This position requires candidate to be able to read and understand electrical schematics technical manuals to perform job duties. Must be able to use electrical diagnostic test equipment primarily digital multimeters and computers with diagnostic and calibration software. Utilizes power industrial equipment forklifts and scissors lifts. Must be safety conscious identifies safety hazards utilizes mandatory PPE demonstrates Electrical Arc Flash awareness and have strong working knowledge of appropriate safety practices Iowa OSHA NEC NFPA and company guide lines and directives. Must understand follow and demonstrate compliance with all safety rules and understand working safely is a condition of employment.

Assist in assuring HACCP SOPs work instructions and Food Safety Quality requirements are in compliance with all company state and federal regulations and guidelines.
Must be able to complete accurate work logs and appropriate documentation and use reporting system as required for proper documentation for installation maintenance repair replacement modification troubleshooting diagnosing and optimization to drive the preventative and predictive maintenance programs. This position will require working with all levels of the maintenance production and management personnel for/during optimization troubleshooting modification installation and repair of plant equipment and processes.

Possess the ability to work without direct supervision to perform all other tasks/duties as assigned or required by the maintenance management team. This position may require: working rotating shifts and/or fixed shifts extended hours on short notice call in overtime weekends and holidays as needed. Able to work in cold and hot environments at heights greater than 10 feet lift over 50 lbs. crouch crawl and kneel.

Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma/GED and equivalent work experience in a technical field is required.
5-10 years experience of proven food processing/manufacturing experience in electrical electronics mechanical hydraulic and pneumatics is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
Associates degree in technical field or a minimum two (2) years vocational/formal training in a maintenance field.
Experience troubleshooting and problem solving in a manufacturing/food processing environment. Four (4) years of PLC/control system troubleshooting/programming/repairing experience.
Self-motivated team oriented and excellent interpersonal skills.
Experience working with Allen Bradley controls Siemens Schneider Beckhoff and various drive technologies.

We offer a full range of benefits including health care life insurance and a 401 (K) plan.
JBS Prepared Foods is an equal opportunity employer.
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

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DescriptionPosition at JBS USAPOSITION: AutomationTechnicianDEPARTMENT: Bacon MaintenanceLOCATION: OttumwaGeneral Description:As an Automation MultiCraft Technician in a fast-paced world class bacon processing facility you will maintain troubleshoot optimize high speed food processing equipment high...