Electromechanical/Mechanical Technician

S.P. Richards Company•Lithia Springs, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of OPEX, this position provides service, repair, and periodic maintenance or training for installed systems and equipment—primarily Dematic Integrated AutoStore and multiple integrated PLC conveyor systems. The primary objective is to ensure maximum system availability and performance.

Requirements

Graduate of a trade school or completion of a two-year associate degree program in mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical technology.
Minimum of two years’ experience troubleshooting electromechanical and/or mechanical equipment.
Proven experience diagnosing and repairing automated equipment, preferably in a warehouse or distribution center environment.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Able to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals.
Must effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and customers.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Must be able to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and handle a variety of concrete variables in situations with limited standardization.
Must be able to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
Proficiency with inventory software, order processing systems, warehouse management systems, and payroll systems.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.

Responsibilities

Participate in equipment trial runs, implementations, tests, repairs, and overhauls.
Assist in training related to products and services.
Perform maintenance on tools, test equipment, and systems.
Maintain documentation of all inspections, maintenance, repair work, and failures.
Respond to service calls and support product/equipment performance assessments.
Recommend modifications or improvements based on field data.
Identify and resolve moderately complex problems, referring more advanced issues as needed.
Be available for on-call, weekend, and off-shift work as required.
Write concise, complete trip reports within required timeframes per company procedures.
Demonstrate proficiency in personal computers for word processing, databases, and communications.
Understand computer hardware setup and software configuration.
Possess hands-on experience troubleshooting PLCs.
Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance inspections on AutoStore robots, following established checklists and documentation.
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and electronic issues on AutoStore robots.
Troubleshoot malfunctions and perform adjustments, repairs, or component replacements.
Perform track shift initialization and execute manual track shifts using all required safety precautions.
Safely remove non-functional robots from the grid.
Retrieve logs from robot SD cards for troubleshooting.
Add new robots to the system per documented procedures.
Monitor robot performance and identify potential issues before downtime occurs.
Respond to robot alarms and error messages, taking appropriate corrective actions.
Escalate unresolved issues to the appropriate technical support team.