Automation Technician II NIGHT SHIFT - Newville, PA
About The Position
The Automation Technician is responsible for maintaining the integrity and longevity of the warehouse’s automation assets and components through the execution of daily, weekly and monthly maintenance according to the maintenance schedule published by the Maintenance Planner. This individual will work closely with the Maintenance Planner to understand daily, weekly, monthly and annual PM goals and requirements. This individual is also responsible for assessing and resolving day-to-day mechanical, electrical and systems failures or breakdowns linked to the automation assets in the facility. Additionally, this individual will conduct analyses and observations to collect and evaluate data to mitigate component failures and sharpen preventative maintenance routines on existing or new automation within the facility.
Requirements
- 2-year tech degree with 1 year of experience OR 3-years of experience in industrial plant or warehouse environment highly involved with electronic equipment (in lieu of education)
- Demonstrated excellence in PMs, troubleshooting and repair of warehouse equipment including: AC/DC drives and circuitry, Conveyors, Pneumatic components, Network and IIoT devices
- Ability to work in a fast-paced start-up environment
- Visual aptitude - must be able to see, with or without correction
- Communication - ability to communicate verbally or non-verbally
- Must be able to walk, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, reach and grasp for varying periods of time
- Excellent people & communication skills, both written and verbal. Must possess professional demeanor when communicating by e-mail, radio, telephone, meetings and personal
- Must freely share knowledge & skills with other personnel
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Strong planning, organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously under deadline pressure
- Must have skills installing, calibrating and maintain visions systems, robotic solutions
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, install, modify, upgrade and repair warehouse automation or electronic equipment including: AC/DC circuits and drives, Conveyors, DMS Shuttles, AGVs
- Change/exchange worn out parts, facilitate and install new components
- Execute major repairs and installations on automation; address open work orders
- Work within the CMMS and leverages CMMS (MicroMain) data to drive parts maintenance and analysis using Problem -> Cause -> Remedy methodology
- Monitor day-to-day alarms and faults in the CMMS and Visual I/O systems to optimize system uptime and rapidly address system or component failures
- Identify potential failure points during PM assessments and inspections
- Execute all PMs according to the PM maintenance schedule published by the maintenance planner
- Install, calibrate and maintain instrumentation
- Assist maintenance leadership to ensures that PM’s/CM’s are executed efficiently, effectively and on schedule by auditing and optimizing processes
- Highly involved and work closely with Facilities Maintenance and participate in PM, troubleshooting, repair of warehouse and auxiliary equipment
- Ensure all equipment is functioning safely and creates a safe work environment through continued use of lockout-tagout procedures and other safe maintenance protocols
- Help to train other maintenance personnel as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
