Automation Technician II/III 2nd Shift

Ryder • Hazelwood, MO

2d • $30 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring an Automation Maintenance Technician in Hazelwood, Missouri. The position is responsible for daily repairs and preventive maintenance on warehouse automation, including automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), conveyors, and automated guided vehicles (AGVs/AMRs). The technician works directly with daily operations and future projects to support facility goals and objectives and reports to the maintenance supervisor.

The role is scheduled for second shift, Monday through Friday, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Pay is $30.00–$33.00 per hour, based on experience, plus a $1.50 hourly shift premium. Ryder describes its facilities as clean, organized, and focused on providing a safe supply chain environment.

Requirements

• Vocational or technical certification in a related field, or four years of relevant experience in lieu of certification.
• At least two years of maintenance repair and preventive maintenance experience on warehouse automation equipment.
• At least one year of experience connecting to programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to troubleshoot equipment issues.
• At least two years of experience maintaining high-voltage (480V) equipment and AC/DC motors or components.
• At least one year of experience using warehouse execution systems (WES) to ensure proper communication and messaging between WES and warehouse management systems (WMS).
• At least one year of experience using machine-level HMI screens or control systems to diagnose faults and validate field inputs and outputs back to PLCs.
• Intermediate knowledge of 480-volt systems and pneumatic equipment.
• Intermediate working knowledge of computer-based equipment maintenance and parts inventory systems.
• Intermediate independent problem-solving capability.
• Intermediate ability to use PLC and HMI programming software to add form and function to an established program.
• Intermediate understanding of 24VDC control systems, photoelectric sensors, and proximity sensors.
• Intermediate experience programming or troubleshooting servo and stepper motors and related software.
• Intermediate ability to troubleshoot or program barcode scanners and vision systems.
• Intermediate knowledge of warehouse maintenance safety procedures, including Lock Out Tag Out, fall restraint, and forklift/MHE operational safety.
• Intermediate knowledge of operating material-handling equipment, including forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts.
• Ability to work independently and safely, including at heights.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned preventive and corrective maintenance work orders.
• Troubleshoot and repair warehouse automation systems, including conveyors, automated storage and retrieval systems, automated guided vehicles, and other facility electrical and control systems.
• Conduct root-cause and failure analysis on major equipment downtime events with site engineering and management, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Use computerized maintenance management systems to organize the department and communicate with plant and corporate management.
• Maintain spare-parts and consignment inventories in accordance with procedures.
• Participate in safety and Lean programs and support the Ryder culture.
• Keep the maintenance area clean and organized and the facility tour-ready.
• Participate in developing and improving facility maintenance policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting at 30 days.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Paid training and support for career advancement.
• 15% employee discount on Ryder stock.
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics and appliances, cell phones, travel, and other items.
• Safety gear provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed