Automation Technician - 2nd Shift

CHEP • Wilmington, MA

18d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to be part of a team that values safety, continuous improvement, quality, and employee well-being? CHEP is looking for a motivated Automation Technician I - 2nd Shift to join our team in Wilmington, MA! As a proactive team member, working varying shifts, the Automation Technician I is responsible for performing and managing plant maintenance programs under the direction of the Plant Manager. Maintenance activities must ensure that employee‘s health and safety, product safety, and the protection of the environment are never compromised, and that all maintenance activities enhance product quality, plant performance and business priorities. About the Role: Maintain plant equipment and machinery to ensure optimal working condition while driving continuous improvements aligned with operational priorities. Perform timely and effective root cause analysis to resolve equipment failures, enhancing efficiency, quality, and overall reliability. Assist in diagnosing and repairing mechanical issues across a range of plant equipment, including conveyors, pallet handling systems, and other manufacturing machinery.

Requirements

• 2nd shift: 3:30pm to 12:00am, Monday to Friday
• 3-5 years of experience in industrial machine maintenance.
• Ability to read and use mechanical and electrical schematics for troubleshooting.
• Understanding of and ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical system components such as motors, variable AC drives, PLCs, and field sensors.
• Preventative and corrective Maintenance on conveyance equipment .
• Ability to climb steps over conveyor system, work in tight spaces as well as at heights.
• Ability to use and navigate MS office and internet applications.
• Knowledge of OSHA and Control of Hazardous Energy procedures and regulations.
• Ability to use Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Electrical Control panels and power cabinets.
• 3 phase 480-volt power systems.
• Rockwell Automation Compact Logic ( RSLogix 5000)
• Ethernet IP networks, EthernetIP on machine devices and VFDs
• NEC 70E Electrical Safety
• Mechanical Knowledge
• Chain Drive Live Roller Conveyor and Belt Conveyor systems
• Hydraulics pumps and circuits
• Air compressors
• Pneumatic circuits valves

Nice To Haves

• Yaskawa, Fanuc or Kuka robot experience

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.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay w/ Shift Differential
• Benefits Day 1!
• 401K w/ company match (up to 4%)
• F REE company-paid vision, short-term disability, and life insurance!!
• FREE company-provided PPE and safety equipment
• Tuition reimbursement, parental leave, childcare assistance, profit sharing, and MORE!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees