Description Position at JBS USA

About JBS

JBS began in 1953 as a small, family-owned company in Brazil. We have continued to steadily grow and are now the largest animal protein processor in the world. Though our business has grown, our family values remain our foundation. We seek to hire dedicated individuals who are committed to learning and share our desire to be the best. At JBS, our team members are our most important asset and feeding the world is our greatest goal. The Plainwell facility began operations in 1918 under the Murray Packing company. In the 1960's, it was acquired by Murco and in 1998 by Packerland. In 2000, Packerland was acquired by Smithfield. In 2010, the facility joined the JBS USA family.

Plainwell is the only JBS plant with Modified Atmospheric Packaging (MAP), a packaging process that changes oxygen levels to extend shelf-life. The MAP process is a part of the Plainwell ground beef operation. Plainwell is also one of the few plants that produces ground beef patties. Over one million lbs (450,000 kg) of beef are produced each day. The Plainwell facility produces biogas in an anaerobic lagoon and uses it in place of natural gas to heat a portion of the water used in the plant. The facility was recognized by the American Meat Institute as a Tier 3 facility for its accomplishments with ISO 14001. Plainwell recently built a $31 million distribution center (85,000 ft²) with a 55,000 box capacity.

Opportunities

Investing in our people is a large part of the reason why success at JBS is so achievable. Working in operations gives you the opportunity to contribute to the very core of our business: producing the highest quality products for families around the globe.  At the JBS operations facilities, we offer career growth opportunities for people with all kinds of interests and backgrounds who are interested in working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.  Additionally, opportunities for those who enjoy working within the production environment and are excited about both leading a team and ensuring we are producing a top quality, safe product for families across the globe.

Benefits

JBS® values the people who make our company a success. We want to be sure our team members know just how much we appreciate their dedication by ensuring they love working with us. As part of our total compensation package, JBS® and offers comprehensive employee benefits designed to meet the healthcare and financial goals of our team members and their families today, tomorrow and in the future.

MAINTENANCE TECH SHOP TECHNICIAN

Purpose & Scope:

Maintains, tests, repairs electrical/electronic, and Scale devices.  This position applies knowledge of electrical/electronic and Scale Calibration principles to insure consistent reliable operation of the technical equipment within and around a production area

Principle Responsibilities:

List and describe (in order of importance) the specific tasks, assignments, level of discretionary authority and/or functions performed.Troubleshoot, repair and maintain electrical, electronic, PLC, and Scale systems.Develops and executes planned maintenance programs for equipment within and supporting production areas.Develops and executes training for the maintenance team to insure proper skill level is maintained to support the equipment for this operation.Works with the Corporate Engineering controls team to plan and execute technology based projects.Insure compliance to Local, State and Federal safety programs and works with the facility safety team to insure plant programs meet these requirements.Electrical Control maintenance to include: 110v control, 4-20mA, PLC Logic, HIM adjustmentElectrical Power maintenance to include: 480V three phase,240V and 110V

Working Conditions:

Physical demands: Climbing including ladders, lifting, working with a variety of hand and power tools, shop machines and tools.Work environment: Must be able to work in areas of heat, and cold conditions.

   Education:

Minimum of High School with a Michigan Journeyman’s Electrical License.

Experience & requirements

** 2-3 years’ experience in an industrial production facility or trade experience      preferred.
** Must have a Michigan electrical Journeyman’s license

 Special Skills:

Strong computer skillsGeneral knowledge of machinery in plant that applies to the industryMust be able to learn quickly and make good decisionsMust be able to work in a team environment and perform a variety of duties Strong Electrical/Electronic aptitudeStrong technical skillsAbility to communicate fluently in English, both written and verbal

 Compensation: 

Great pay and benefits

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