Electro-Mechanical Technician

Americold • Russellville, AR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen product reaches foods suppliers, restaurants, and your local grocery store without spoilage. Our customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety in order to deliver on their commitments.

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

What This Job Offers

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