Automation Technician

McKesson•Jeffersonville, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

McKesson is hiring a hands-on Automation Technician for the Walmart Central Fill pharmacy automation facility. This multi-discipline maintenance role is responsible for keeping automated dispensing, labeling, robotics, and other facility equipment operating effectively. The technician troubleshoots electrical, mechanical, and computer systems and contributes to accurate, timely medication fulfillment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with one Saturday per month from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. The schedule may change according to business needs. The work takes place in a production and warehouse environment with closely monitored, legally compliant regulations. The position involves standing, bending, lifting, and climbing throughout the shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of facilities engineering or industrial maintenance experience.
Working knowledge of 460V, 220V, and 120V AC systems and 24V DC circuits.
Working knowledge of motor starters, power distribution, PLC programming using ladder logic, and control circuit devices.
Mechanical aptitude, including bearing, shaft, and drive alignment; belt and chain tensioning; pneumatic systems; and preventive maintenance scheduling.
Computer proficiency in Windows OS troubleshooting, Ethernet networking, RS232/RS422 serial communications, and hardware-level diagnostics involving cards, chips, and I/O devices.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
Discretionary, decisive, and organized thinking regarding best practices.
Self-motivated and self-directed, with extreme attention to detail.
Flexibility to meet changing business demands and situations.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including experience interfacing with customers, employees, the McKesson network, and suppliers.

Responsibilities

Perform general maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational upkeep for facility equipment, including pharmacy automation systems, office equipment, and computer systems.
Support light construction, electrical projects, and facility infrastructure improvements.
Coordinate with outside contractors and vendors on facilities and equipment repairs.
Develop and maintain preventive maintenance schedules based on the requirements of each device.
Lubricate, oil, and clean devices as specified in their maintenance manuals.
Measure voltage and current safely and accurately, and use the results to troubleshoot electrical circuits.
Read electrical schematics and assess equipment operation using those schematics.
Read ladder logic, download and upload PLC programs, and troubleshoot PLC functions.
Troubleshoot control circuits, motor starting circuits, and power distribution circuits.
Align bearings, shafts, and drives; adjust belt and chain tension; and replace worn or damaged parts.
Work with pneumatic circuits involving cylinders and solenoid valves.
Maintain printers and peripheral mechanical devices.
Analyze and replace cards and chips as needed.
Troubleshoot Ethernet networks, cabling, and I/O devices.
Configure and troubleshoot Windows computers.
Set up and analyze RS232/RS422 communications between computers and peripheral devices.
Improve quality and efficiency on the production floor.
Understand and promote McKesson’s I2CARE principles: Integrity, Inclusion, Customer-First, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
Communicate effectively at all levels within the organization.