Automation Technician III

C&S Wholesale Grocers•Windsor Locks, CT

2d•$35 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Automation Technician III maintains an automated material handling system and supports continuous system operation by troubleshooting, repairing, testing, and performing preventive maintenance. The position maintains the systems and subsystems of an Automated Storage and Retrieval System, conveyor equipment, robotic arms, and related controls. The technician documents work orders, repairs, preventive maintenance, parts usage, and time in Maximo, keeps management informed about equipment problems and estimated repair times, and assists with training other automation technicians as appropriate to their experience and training. The role is based at 500 North St, Windsor Locks, CT 06096. The schedule is Wednesday through Saturday, 4:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The work environment includes grocery warehouse areas at 50–90°F, perishable warehouse areas at 28–60°F, and freezer areas at -20–0°F. No travel is required.

Requirements

Associate degree in electrical or mechanical studies, or at least five years of equivalent experience in an electro-mechanical field.
Ability to read and interpret electrical or electronic schematics, mechanical diagrams, and Illustrated Parts Breakdowns for troubleshooting and repairs.
Ability to understand complex automated-system drawings and component specification sheets.
Sufficient electrical or mechanical aptitude to replace electrical and mechanical components of Symbotic Rovers (BOTS) and perform preventive maintenance.
Working knowledge of 480-, 277-, and 120-volt electrical systems, including single- and three-phase systems.
Advanced working knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLCs and network diagnostics and troubleshooting.
Experience with MS Office programs, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Ability to work independently of a supervisor while following procedures and manuals.
Ability to perform site and equipment inspections and mechanical repairs and replacements involving mobility, physical exertion, walking, bending, reaching, climbing ladders, and carrying tools and parts.

Nice To Haves

Experience welding with stick or MIG.

Responsibilities

Maintain all systems and subsystems of the Automated Storage and Retrieval System.
Troubleshoot, repair, test, and perform preventive maintenance to keep systems operating continuously and return equipment to service rapidly.
Investigate non-functioning or faulted systems, subsystems, and components, and inform management of problems, suggested actions, and approximate repair times.
Troubleshoot and replace fieldbus communication components on material handling conveyor systems, including addressing components and running diagnostics.
Repair or replace conveyor mechanical parts, including chain, belting, rollers, drive motors, and control-system sensors such as photo-eyes and proximity sensors.
Remove and replace components and reload software parameters for PLC product lines, industrial PCs, and server-based controls.
Diagnose and replace electronic sensors, including reprogramming and alignment.
Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and adjustments on multi-axis robotic arms and End Of Arm Tools.
Perform preventive maintenance on automated conveyor equipment as directed.
Record repairs, preventive maintenance, parts usage, and time in work orders using Maximo.
Clean equipment and remove replaced parts from work areas after repairs.
Assist and train other automation technicians in equipment troubleshooting and repairs as appropriate to experience and training.