Controls Tech I - 2nd Shift

Cencora•Whitestown, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is in support of Cencora's distribution services in the US operating through our AmerisourceBergen business. The Controls Tech I is responsible for ensuring effective preventative maintenance plans and schedules for all facility equipment and systems. This role diagnoses and repairs Materials Handling Equipment and Automated Picking System-related error conditions occurring in the Distribution Center. The Controls Tech I oversees maintenance, modifications, and system upgrades of Materials Handling Equipment and Automated Picking System controls, and assesses the efficiency of these systems to define necessary modifications. The position also involves performing routine preventive maintenance tasks, maintaining the CMMS/EAM system, and managing the inventory of spare parts. The role requires willingness to work extended hours as needed to meet productivity goals and perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Requires some technical vocational training, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
Normally requires one (1) to two (2) years related and progressively responsible experience; strong electrical background preferred.
Strong technical and operational knowledge of mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment and systems.
Strong aptitude for repair and maintenance activities.
Ability to read and interpret CAD layouts, illustrated parts breakdown (IPB) diagrams, and electrical circuitry diagrams and drawings.
Ability to diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical issues. Issues may include the testing, replacement or repair electrical systems including three phase or single phase electrical systems up to 600volts, AC or DC motors, power supplies, frequency drives, servo drives, transformers, motor starters, proximity sensors, encoders, photo eyes, programmable logic controllers (PLC), HMI’s, PLC Inputs/Outputs.
Ability to test equipment and instrumentation system including electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, refrigeration, and water treatment chemicals.
Knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) preferred.
Ability to read electrical schematic, wiring diagrams, and PLC ladder and block logic.
Ability to load programs or configure PLC’s, HMI, scanners
Working knowledge of computer systems and personal computers.
Computer hardware experience including the installation and setup of hard drives, RAM, network cards, monitor cards, and motherboards.
Computer software experience including MS office (Excel, Word, IM), MHE software such as RSLogix, Sort Director, GSMi, IPoint, Flex Sort, etc.
Strong analytical skills; ability to resolve issues effectively and efficiently.
Ability to identify facilities-related maintenance problems and implement standard courses of action to resolve problems within established project timeframes and administrative and technical requirements.
Positions at this level are generally semi- skilled helpers in a particular trade area.
Positions may perform more than one trade, but any trade performed should be at the semi- skilled Controls Tech I level.
May require involvement of supervisor when dealing with non- routine issues to determine most appropriate course of action, but has the ability to identify and solve less complex controls related troubleshooting without the assistance of others.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational skills; attention to details.

Nice To Haves

strong electrical background preferred
Knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensures effective preventative maintenance plans and schedules for all facility equipment and systems.
Diagnoses Materials Handling Equipment and Automated Picking System-related error conditions occurring in the Distribution Center and repairs appropriately.
Oversees any maintenance, modifications, and/or system upgrades of Materials Handling Equipment and Automated Picking System controls.
Assesses the efficiency of materials handling equipment and automated picking systems and defines necessary modifications.
Performs routine preventive maintenance tasks to ensure continued productivity with warehouse operations.
Maintains CMMS/EAM system on repairs required and performed on equipment in the Distribution Center.
Manages the inventory of spare parts.
Must be willing to work extended hours, as needed, in order to meet productivity goals.
Performs related duties as assigned.