Automation Maintenance Technician II

Ryder • Indianapolis, IN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a permanent, full-time Warehouse Automation Maintenance Technician in Indianapolis, Indiana. The role supports maintenance of manual and automated supply chain warehouse equipment in a distribution facility. The technician performs preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoots warehouse automation systems, supports equipment reliability and safety programs, and helps maintain spare-parts inventories and maintenance procedures. The schedule is A Shift, Sunday through Wednesday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Hourly pay is $34.00, and warehouse positions are paid weekly.

Requirements

• Vocational or technical certification in a related field, or four years of relevant experience in lieu of certification.
• At least two years of maintenance repair and preventive maintenance experience on warehouse automation equipment.
• At least one year of experience connecting to programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to troubleshoot equipment issues.
• At least two years of experience maintaining high-voltage (480V) equipment and AC/DC motors or components.
• At least one year of experience using warehouse execution systems (WES) to ensure proper communication and messaging between WES and warehouse management systems (WMS).
• At least one year of experience using machine-level HMI screens or control systems to diagnose machine faults and validate field inputs and outputs back to PLCs.
• Intermediate knowledge of 480-volt systems and pneumatic equipment.
• Intermediate working knowledge of computer-based equipment maintenance and parts inventory systems.
• Intermediate independent problem-solving capability.
• Intermediate understanding of 24VDC control systems, photoelectric sensors, and proximity sensors.
• Intermediate experience programming or troubleshooting servo and stepper motors and related software.
• Intermediate ability to troubleshoot or program barcode scanners and other vision systems, including Cognex, Datalogic, and Keyence.
• Intermediate knowledge of warehouse maintenance safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, fall restraint, and forklift/material-handling-equipment operational safety.
• Intermediate knowledge of operating material-handling equipment, including forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts.
• Ability to work independently and safely, including at heights.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to use PLC and HMI programming software to add form and function to an established program, with Allen Bradley, Ignition, and Wonderware identified.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned preventive and corrective maintenance work orders.
• Troubleshoot and repair warehouse automation systems, including conveyor systems, automated storage and retrieval systems, automated guided vehicles, and other electrical and control systems in the facility.
• Perform root-cause and failure analyses on major equipment downtime events with site engineering and management, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Use computerized maintenance management systems to organize department work and communicate with plant and corporate management.
• Maintain spare-parts and/or consignment inventories in accordance with procedures.
• Participate in safety and Lean programs and support the Ryder culture.
• Maintain a clean and organized maintenance area so the facility is always tour-ready.
• Participate in developing and improving maintenance policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures for the facility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• On-the-job paid training.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, and 401(k), available starting at 30 days.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) company match.
• 15% employee discount on company stock.
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics and appliances, cell phones, travel, and other items.
• Safety gear provided.
• State-of-the-art equipment and caring leadership.

What This Job Offers

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