Controls Technician I

Cencora•Olive Branch, MS

1d•$29 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

This role is in support of Cencora's distribution services in the US operating through our AmerisourceBergen business. The Controls Technician I diagnoses Materials Handling Equipment and Automated Picking System-related error conditions occurring in the Distribution Center and repairs appropriately. They perform maintenance, modifications, and/or system upgrades of Materials Handling Equipment and Automated Picking System controls. This role assesses the efficiency of materials handling equipment and automated picking systems and follows necessary modifications. Additionally, the technician performs routine preventive maintenance tasks to ensure continued productivity with warehouse operations and maintains the CMMS/EAM system on repairs required and performed on equipment in the Distribution Center. They also manage the inventory of spare parts. Willingness to work extra hours to meet productivity targets is required. Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Normally requires one (1) to two (2) years related and progressively responsible experience; strong electrical background preferred.
Requires some technical vocational training, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.
Technical and operational knowledge of mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment and systems.
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 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 systems including electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, refrigeration, and water treatment chemicals.
Ability to load programs or configure PLC’s, HMI, scanners
Computer software experience including MS office (Excel, Word, IM), MHE software such as RSLogix, Sort Director, GSMi, IPoint, Flex Sort, etc.
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.
Needs supervisor input for complex issues but can independently resolve routine troubleshooting.
Computer hardware experience includes the installation and setup of hard drives, RAM, network cards, monitor cards, and motherboards.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational skills; attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) preferred.

Responsibilities

Diagnoses Materials Handling Equipment and Automated Picking System-related error conditions occurring in the Distribution Center and repairs appropriately.
Performs 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 follows 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.
Willingness to work extra hours to meet productivity targets is required.
Performs related duties as assigned.