Automation Technician II

Brambles•Livonia, MI

20h•Onsite

About The Position

CHEP is looking for a motivated Automation Technician II on 1st Shift to join their team in Livonia, MI. This role offers the chance to support cutting edge automated systems while advancing your career with a global industry leader. The ideal candidate is a hands-on automation professional who thrives on troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and collaboration.

Requirements

Mechanically inclined – Knowledge of and demonstrable ability to use common mechanics tools
Willing to work non-traditional hours including nights, weekends and holidays with on-call availability
Ability to stand and walk on concrete floors for up to 12 hours and lift 75 pounds
Advanced skills in reading and using mechanical and electrical schematics for troubleshooting
Ability to use an electrical Multimeter for troubleshooting
Understanding of and ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial pneumatic and hydraulic system components, such as pumps, valves, cylinders, motors and solenoids
Understanding of and ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical system components such as motors, variable AC drives, PLCs, and field sensors
Advanced PLC skills including use of programming techniques
Understanding of industrial air compressors and peripheral components such as, dryers, water separators and automatic bleed off
Willing to travel up to 35% of the time
5-7 years of experience in industrial machine maintenance
Knowledge of HMI operation and troubleshooting
Proven track record of production machine maintenance and repair success
History of effectively leading teams
Demonstrated success handling multiple high priority projects, in addition to normal responsibilities
Control panels and power cabinets
Ability to read electrical drawings
3 phase 480-volt power systems
Electrical Motors
Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems and troubleshooting
Rockwell Automation Compact Logic (RSLogix 5000)
Ethernet IP networks, EthernetIP on machine devices and VFDs
Yaskawa, Fanuc or Kuka robot experience
Chain Drive Live Roller Conveyor systems
Chain Conveyors
Belt Conveyors
Hydraulics pumps and circuits
Air compressor
Pneumatic circuits valves
Ability to use and navigate MS office and internet applications
Knowledge of OSHA and Control of Hazardous Energy procedures and regulations
NEC 70E electrical Safety
Ability to use Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Audit maintenance effectiveness processes

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Perform proactive and reactive maintenance activities with a multi-skilled approach, ensuring strict adherence to health and safety protocols at all times.
Support the site’s reliability initiatives by identifying failure modes, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions to improve equipment performance.
Assist in scheduling and executing maintenance tasks, ensuring proper documentation of work orders and tasks to maintain accurate maintenance records.
Actively seek opportunities to improve maintenance processes and procedures, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and contributing to overall plant performance.
Conduct risk assessments for all tasks using site-specific or dynamic risk assessment procedures to ensure the safety of both equipment and personnel.
Prioritize employee health and safety, product quality, and environmental protection in all maintenance activities, ensuring all efforts contribute to improved plant performance and reliability.
Responsible for hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of all plant pneumatics, hydraulics, and electric systems including program logic control (PLC) systems controls machine network devices (EthernetIP Network).
Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical failures in all plant manufacturing equipment. This includes, but is not limited to, conveyers, process pallet handling machines, dismantling, painting and stencilling systems.
Responsible for hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of all process hand tools, such as pneumatic or electric reciprocating saws and nail guns.
Performs minor unscheduled maintenance and repair on trucking equipment such as forklifts and yard shuttle trucks.
Responsible for accurate and timely documentation of performance and processes as required by local and regional leadership.
Schedule, execute and properly document work orders within the corporate Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Accurately complete additional scheduling and repair material documentation and reporting as required.
Active participation in machine process and design improvement forums is required.
Identify and drive equipment process optimization.
Provide training, coaching and mentoring on use and repair of industrial production equipment.
Participate in health and safety programs including council or committee meetings, OSHA and corporate mandated training, certification and recertification.
Basic use of welding/cutting equipment.
Perform any other duties as assigned.