**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. EOE/Vet/Disabled Our foundation & our strength is in our values DETERMINATION | SIMPLICITY | AVAILABILITY | HUMILITY | SINCERITY | DISCIPLINE | OWNERSHIP