Electro-Mechanical Technician

What You'll Do

You will perform maintenance activities on electrical and mechanical systems within a cold storage automated facility. Responsibilities include conducting preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, overhauls, and continuous improvement activities while maintaining accurate records and a clean work area. Occasional travel by automobile and airplane may be required.

Essential Functions

• Perform maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems such as conveyors, turntables, palletizers, and related equipment in a cold storage automated facility.
• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance activities including troubleshooting and overhauls or rebuilds.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities to enhance system performance and reliability.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed using a computerized maintenance management system.
• Keep work area clean and perform housekeeping duties as required.
• Travel by automobile and airplane as necessary to support facility operations.
• Perform related work and other job assignments as required.
• Other essential duties may be applicable and assigned as necessary.

What Experience and Education You Need

• Minimum 3 years of electro-mechanical systems maintenance experience in an automated facility required.
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT) or equivalent certification required.
• Proficient in maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical systems including conveyors, palletizers, stretch wrapping machines, label printers, cranes, shuttles, VFDs, Servo Motors, and sensors.
• Ability to use Lockout Tagout (LOTO) procedures and devices and apply principles of electrical safety including arc flash and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve technical issues in automated systems and communicate technical information clearly to team members and stakeholders.

What Could Set You Apart

• Certifications or formal training in mechatronics or maintenance preferred.
• Familiarity with hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics, and vision systems.
• Knowledge of SAP or Oracle systems.
• Understanding of precision maintenance techniques and associated tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and interpret drawings and equipment diagrams.
• Understanding of preventative and predictive maintenance techniques, tools, and processes.
• Effective verbal and written communication.

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.