Bacon Automation Technician

Description Automation Technician Department: Bacon Maintenance Location: Ottumwa General Description The Automation Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing automated equipment in a fast-paced bacon processing facility. This includes food processing equipment, packaging systems, smokehouses, chillers, and automated rail systems to ensure safe and efficient production. Key Responsibilities Troubleshoot, repair, install, calibrate, and maintain electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipmentSupport conveyors, motors, PLC/PAC systems, VFDs, vision systems, robotics, scales, printers, industrial computers, and high-speed slicing/packaging equipmentRead and interpret electrical schematics, manuals, and work instructionsUse diagnostic and calibration tools including digital multimeters and softwareComplete maintenance documentation and support preventive and predictive maintenance programsWork with maintenance, production, and management teams to improve equipment reliability and performanceFollow all safety, food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements Safety & Compliance Follow company safety procedures, use required PPE, support HACCP and food safety programs, and maintain compliance with OSHA, NEC, NFPA, and company standards. Physical & Work Requirements Work independently, support rotating or fixed shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays, hot/cold environments, elevated work areas, and lift up to 50 pounds. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required5+ years of manufacturing or food-processing maintenance experience involving electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systemsStrong teamwork and communication skills Preferred Qualifications Associate degree or technical trainingManufacturing troubleshooting experience4+ years of PLC/control system experienceFamiliarity with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, Beckhoff, and industrial drive systems Our Company, Your Opportunity JBSPrepared Foodsis a company with an 80-year history of providing high quality, great tasting sliced meats, bacon, ham and ribs.JBS Prepared Foods(formerly Swift Prepared Foods and Plumose) was acquired by JBS, the world’s leading provider of beef, chicken and pork, with a vision of building the company into a leader in Protein Centric Prepared Foods. This is a unique opportunity to be in a start-up environment, with the backing of a Global CPG Powerhouse. This is a role for someone who is looking for an entrepreneurial challenge in a company with aspirations to be leaders within the CPG world. The position will have both strategic and tactical elements and the person may wear different hats. This is an opportunity for people who want to think Big, dream Big and work to make Big ideas a reality. Our Mission To be THE BEST in all we do. We are completely focused on our business, ensuring the BEST products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers and profitability for our shareholders. All this, we do to provide an opportunity for a better future for all of our TEAM MEMBERS. OurValues JBS Prepared Foods offers a full range of benefits including health care, life insurance, and a 401 (K) plan. JBS Prepared Foods is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/Vet/Disabled