Automation Maintenance Technician

Americold • Lula, GA

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About The Position

The Automation Maintenance Technician observes, learns, and assists with basic repairs and maintenance throughout the warehouse, including doors, dock levelers, pallet racks, sweepers, sprinkler systems, forklifts, pallet trucks, and electrical work in accordance with OSHA standards. The role participates in assigned training, maintains tools and machinery, tests safety equipment, keeps preventive maintenance records, and performs housekeeping duties. After training, the technician works on electrical and mechanical systems such as turntables, label printers, conveyor belts, automated weighing and packaging systems, VFDs, servo motors, and sensors. The position may also assist with security alarm calls and may involve HAZMAT responder training.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and aptitude.
• Mathematical and documentation skills.
• Basic computer skills, including email, internet searches, and basic data entry.
• Ability to tolerate indoor controlled temperatures as low as -45°F and outdoor ambient temperatures, including heat, cold, and precipitation.
• Ability to work at heights over 30 feet, access elevated platforms, catwalks, and roofs, and work in confined areas.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs and frequently stand, walk, push, pull, reach, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Ability to frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely operate hand and power tools.
• Required vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision and depth perception; contact lenses are prohibited when working with ammonia.
• Depending on the specific role, ability to pass a physical and respiratory/respirator fit exam.
• Ability to frequently mount and dismount material handling equipment, perform fine articulation movements with fingers, hands, and/or feet to operate equipment, and wear required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with electrical and mechanical systems, including turntables, palletizers, stretch wrapping machines, label printers, conveyor belts, automated weighing and packaging systems, VFDs, servo motors, sensors, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret parts diagrams and maintenance manuals to diagnose electro-mechanical system issues.
• Participation in HAZMAT responder training may be expected.

Responsibilities

• Observe, learn, and assist with basic repairs and adjustments of warehouse equipment and systems in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Attend and participate in assigned training sessions.
• Clean, change, and lubricate machinery parts using appropriate tools and methods.
• Maintain tools, machinery, and shop areas in clean and operational condition.
• Test safety equipment to ensure compliance with OSHA and operational standards.
• Maintain accurate preventive maintenance records and assist with security alarm calls as needed.
• Perform housekeeping duties and keep work areas organized according to established standards.
• Perform other essential duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED