Automation Technician III

C&S Wholesale Grocers•Windsor Locks, CT

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Automation Technician III maintains an automated material handling system and its subsystems, ensuring continuous operation through troubleshooting, repairs, testing, and preventive maintenance. The position works with automated storage and retrieval systems, conveyor equipment, PLCs, industrial controls, sensors, and multi-axis robotic arms. The technician documents maintenance activities and repairs in Maximo, communicates problems and proposed actions to management, and assists with training other automation technicians as appropriate to their experience and training. The role is based at 500 North St, Windsor Locks, Connecticut. Work takes place in warehouse environments, including general grocery warehouse areas, perishable storage, and freezer areas. The schedule is Wednesday through Saturday, 4:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. No travel is required. The stated pay is $35–$40. Paid training is provided.

Requirements

Associate's degree in electrical or mechanical studies, or at least five years of equivalent experience in an electromechanical field.
Five to seven years of relevant experience is listed.
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.
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.
Experience using Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Ability to work independently of a supervisor while following procedures and manuals.
Physical ability and mobility to conduct site and equipment inspections and mechanical repairs, including 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 faulted or non-functioning systems, subsystems, and components, and return equipment to service promptly.
Inform management about specific problems, recommended actions, and estimated repair time.
Troubleshoot and replace fieldbus communication components on material handling conveyor systems, including addressing components and running diagnostics.
Remove and replace conveyor mechanical parts, including chain, belting, rollers, drive motors, and control-system sensors; realign or replace photo-eyes and proximity sensors as needed.
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 in the Maximo computerized maintenance management system.
Clean equipment and remove replaced parts from work areas after repairs.
Assist with and train other automation technicians in troubleshooting and repairs, as appropriate to experience and training.

Benefits

Paid training provided.
Benefits available from day one, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Company-matched 401(k).
Weekly pay.
PTO and holiday pay.
In certain locations, $100 toward the purchase of safety shoes.
Career progression opportunities.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee health and wellness program.
Employee discounts and purchasing programs.
Employee Assistance Program.