Automation Maintenance Technician III

What You'll Do

You will independently perform maintenance and repairs on automated storage and retrieval system equipment within a cold storage warehouse environment. Responsibilities include conducting advanced preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, modular overhauls, and troubleshooting on pallet handling equipment and related electrical systems.

Essential Functions

• Perform advanced preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on ASRS pallet handling equipment including cranes, trolleys, conveyors, elevators, and related machinery.
• Troubleshoot and repair 3-phase electrical systems, variable frequency drives, servo drives, and PLC systems.
• Program and configure barcode scanners, print and apply label systems, light curtains, etc.
• Conduct modular overhauls and configure barcode scanners, print and apply label systems, and light curtains.
• Maintain and update preventive maintenance records accurately.
• Ensure cleanliness of the work area and perform housekeeping duties as required.
• Work flexible shifts including on-call assignments as needed.
• Other essential duties may be applicable and assigned as necessary.

What Experience and Education You Need

• Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience on ASRS or equivalent systems.
• Proficient with preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, and troubleshooting on 3-phase electrical systems.
• Proficient in troubleshooting programmable logic controller (PLC) systems.
• Proficient with computerized maintenance management systems.
• Knowledge of lubrication, power transmission, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Understanding of electrical safety including arc flash.
• Experience using Lockout Tagout procedures and devices.
• Understanding of principles of lubrication, power transmission (i.e., sprockets, chains, belts, drives, clutches), hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Proficient with industrial machine Ethernet networking, electrical wiring of equipment and system control panels, and sensors and devices (i.e., photo eyes, proximity sensors, limit switches).
• Experience with change management methodology related to programming system controls.

What Could Set You Apart

• Experience working in a cold storage environment.
• Experience using Allen-Bradley or Siemens PLC systems.
• Experience programming PLCs.
• Completion of HAZMAT Responder training.
• Completion of RETA courses.

Physical Requirements

• Able to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures of minus 45 (-45) degrees Fahrenheit (-43 degrees Celsius) and outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold and precipitation).
• Able to work at heights in excess of 30 ft. (9 meters) and access elevated platforms, catwalks, and roofs.
• Able to work in confined areas.
• Able to climb ladders and stairs.
• Able frequently to stand, walk, push, pull, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch.
• Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (23 kg) frequently.
• Able to operate hand and power tools safely.
• Able to meet specific vision abilities required by this job, including close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception. (Use of contacts are prohibited when working with ammonia.)
• Depending on specific role, able to pass a physical and respiratory/respirator fit exam.
• Able to frequently step up/on or step down/off to mount and dismount material handling equipment.
• Able to perform fine articulation movements with fingers/hands and/or feet to operate equipment.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment required for any/all tasks.