Bacon Automation Technician
Listed on 2026-10-21
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Description
Automation TechnicianDepartment:
Bacon Maintenance
Location:
Ottumwa
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,packagingsystems,smokehouses,chillers,andautomatedrailsystems to ensure safe and efficient production.
Key Responsibilities- Troubleshoot,repair,install,calibrate,andmaintainelectrical,mechanical,pneumatic,and hydraulic equipment
- Supportconveyors,motors,PLC/PAC systems,VFDs,visionsys,tems,robotics,scales,printers, industrial computers, and high-speed slicing/packaging equipment
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, manuals, and work instructions
- Use diagnostic and calibration tools including digital multimeters and software
- Completemaintenancedocumentationandsupportpreventiveandpredictivemaintenance programs
- Workwithmaintenance,production,andmanagementteams toimproveequipmentreliabilityand performance
- Follow all safety, food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
Followcompanysafetyprocedures,userequiredPPE, supportHACCPand foodsafetyprograms, and maintain compliance with OSHA, NEC, NFPA, and company standards.
Physical & Work RequirementsWork independently,supportrotatingorfixedshifts,over time,weekends,holidays,hot/cold environments, elevated work areas, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Minimum Qualifications- High School Diplomaor GED required
- 5+yearsofmanufacturingorfood-processingmaintenanceexperience involving electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Associate degree or technical training
- Manufacturing troubleshooting experience
- 4+ years of PLC/controlsystemexperience
- Familiarity 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(is 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.
Our Values:
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
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