Electro-Mechanical Technician

Americold•Rochelle, IL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Works under general supervision, individually and on a team, performing maintenance activities on Electrical and Mechanical Systems in a cold storage automated facility.

Requirements

3-7 years electro-mechanical systems (mechatronics) maintenance experience in an automated facility or equivalent is required
Proficient working with electrical wiring of equipment, system control panels, and diagrams/schematics
Proficient with sensors and devices (i.e., photoeyes, proximity sensors, limit switches)
Strong communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team as needed
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, as well as interpret drawings and equipment diagrams

Nice To Haves

Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT) or equivalent is preferred
Certifications or formal training in related experiences are preferred
Experience using Lockout Tagout (LOTO) procedures and devices
Understands principles of lubrication, power transmission (sprockets, chains, belts, bearings, etc)
Understands electrical safety including arc flash and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Understands principles of electrical system, tools, techniques and troubleshooting
Understanding of concepts of how electrical systems and components fail
Knowledge of 3-phase electrical systems
Understanding of Safety Devices (i.e., light curtains, door locks, safety relays)
Ability to demonstrate technical skills in an on-the-job training type of environment for other maintenance team members
Understanding of precision maintenance techniques and associated tools
Understanding of concepts of preventative and predictive maintenance techniques, tools, and processes
Experience using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). Knowledge of SAP or Oracle is preferred

Responsibilities

Primary Proficiency: Electrical and Mechanical systems – For example; various types of conveyors, turntables, palletizers, pallet dispensers, stretch wrapping machines, label printers, trolleys, high bay/low bay cranes, pallet and/or case shuttles, VFD’s, Servo Motors, sensors, etc.
Secondary Proficiency: Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Robotics, Vision Systems, etc.
Performs preventative and corrective maintenance activities, troubleshooting, overhauls/rebuilds, and continuous improvement activities
Maintains accurate record of work performed via CMMS
Keeps work area clean and performs housekeeping duties as required
Performs related work and other job assignments as required