Automation Maintenance Technician I

Americold • Fort Worth, TX

6h

About The Position

Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) equipment in a cold storage warehouse environment. The role includes maintaining accurate maintenance records, responding to after-hours callbacks, and keeping the work area clean. The technician may work flexible shifts and on-call assignments and perform other related work as required.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of maintenance experience on automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) or equivalent preferred.
• Understanding of lubrication, power transmission (such as sprockets, chains, belts, drives, and clutches), hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Understanding of electrical safety, including arc flash.
• Understanding of automation and controls principles, including controllers, inputs/outputs, sensors, photo eyes, and motors.
• Experience using Lockout Tagout (LOTO) procedures and devices.
• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Able to tolerate controlled indoor temperatures of minus 45 degrees Fahrenheit and outdoor ambient temperatures, including heat, cold, and precipitation.
• Able to work at heights in excess of 30 feet and access elevated platforms, catwalks, and roofs.
• Able to work in confined areas and climb ladders and stairs.
• Able to frequently stand, walk, push, pull, reach, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch.
• Able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Able to operate hand and power tools safely.
• Able to meet the job's vision requirements, including close, distance, color vision, and depth perception; contact lenses are prohibited when working with ammonia.
• Depending on the specific role, able to pass a physical and respiratory/respirator fit exam.
• Able to frequently step up onto or down from 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 assigned tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a cold storage environment.
• Technical training or education in Mechatronics, Electrical Studies, or Industrial Maintenance.
• Experience using Oracle CMMS.
• Experience using Swisslog.
• Experience with conveyors and cranes.
• Experience with PLC programming and fault identification.
• Knowledge of 3-phase electrical systems.
• Completion of HAZMAT Responder training.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on ASRS pallet-handling equipment, including cranes, trolleys, conveyors, elevators, turntables, and stretch film wrappers.
• Maintain accurate preventive maintenance records for all serviced equipment.
• Respond to after-hours callbacks as needed to address equipment issues.
• Keep the work area clean and perform housekeeping duties as required.
• Work flexible shifts, including on-call assignments as necessary.
• Perform related work and other job assignments as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed