AUTOMATION TECH 1st SHIFT

Join our 1st shift Maintenance team at JBS Prepared Foods in Council Bluffs, IA.

Pay

Wages starting at $30.85 per hour with weekly pay (every Friday).

Benefits

• Full benefits option after 60 days of employment
• Free community college for employees and dependents
• Vacation
• Paid holidays
• Personal days
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)

Responsibilities

• Design, specify, validate, modify, monitor, and troubleshoot electronic control systems including PLC logic, HMIs, electrical drives, relay logic, motor controls, and instrumentation systems
• Configure and support Allen-Bradley (Rockwell) PLC and HMI control systems
• Install and program variable frequency drives (VFDs)
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, technical manuals, and control drawings
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain equipment using electrical diagnostic tools and calibrated test equipment
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment and process improvements
• Design and develop basic electrical circuits
• Design and build electrical enclosures in accordance with NEC codes and standards
• Perform vision system calibrations and basic network setup
• Report to Maintenance Supervisor
• Perform preventive maintenance and repair production equipment throughout the facility
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical circuits
• Troubleshoot and repair packaging equipment including PPI, PMI, Tex wrap, and Multivac systems
• Troubleshoot and repair high-speed slicers
• Troubleshoot printers, date coders, and variable frequency drives (VFDs)
• Calibrate scales and other process equipment
• Inspect and repair lighting and electrical connections throughout the facility
• Respond to breakdown calls and provide support to production departments
• Maintain inventory of electrical parts and supplies
• Document work orders, repairs, and parts usage in SAP
• Participate in shift handoff meetings and communicate daily issues to incoming and outgoing technicians
• Order parts and materials needed for projects and repairs
• Maintain electrical safety and maintenance throughout the facility
• Maintain lighting systems throughout the facility
• Organize, clean, and manage inventory of the electrical storage area
• Support continuous improvement efforts and maintain a safe working environment

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in electrical/automation engineering, or related field preferred
• Certification in instrumentation and automation controls preferred
• Minimum of two years of electrical and/or mechanical maintenance experience
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong planning and prioritization skills
• Safety-minded with attention to detail
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical manuals
• Ability to use electrical diagnostic equipment, digital multimeters, and calibration software
• Ability to train and mentor team members
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and extended hours as business needs require

Physical Demands

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and reach with hands and arms
• Work in both office and plant environment
• Exposure to humidity, cold temperatures, moving mechanical parts, and moderate to high noise levels