Lead Automation Mechanic

Albertsons • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

The Lead Automation Mechanic coordinates with leadership to schedule corrective and reactive equipment maintenance for their shift and partners with site teams to troubleshoot equipment operation, software, and incident-management issues. The role supports customer needs, maximizes equipment uptime, and delivers quality service. It also involves training LTS RM technicians and management on equipment operation, support, recovery, maintenance, and associated systems communications.

The position manages CMMS work orders, including creating, updating, and completing them accurately and on time, and ensuring transferred work orders are completed. The mechanic coordinates replacement parts with the parts support team and arranges the return of defective OEM parts. They assist with complex troubleshooting, analyze asset failures to prevent recurrence, prepare root-cause analysis documentation for leadership review, and collaborate with internal leaders on equipment-status metrics.

Work takes place across warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, industrial, office, and field environments. The role may require supporting off-shift operations and emergency response as needed.

Requirements

• Vocational school, related military experience, or equivalent job experience.
• 2–5 years of experience in at least three of the following areas: software development (preferably logistics-related); controls development (preferably on conveyor or similar equipment); AMR, AGV, or SDV installation, configuration, and service; mechanical installation and integration (preferably on high-automation projects); service and troubleshooting; facilities management; parts management; project management.
• Clear and effective communication that builds management trust and satisfaction.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams to extract technical information.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• PC software and hardware literacy and basic computer networking skills.
• Self-starter who is well organized and able to work independently without on-site supervision.
• Ability to work amid frequent changes in activities and priorities.
• Ability to support off-shift operations and emergency response activities as needed.
• Ability to move frequently through warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, and industrial environments; climb stairs and ladders and access elevated platforms; work in confined spaces; stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform inspections for extended periods; and occasionally lift and carry maintenance tools, parts, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule corrective and reactive maintenance on equipment during the assigned shift.
• Use the CMMS to manage maintenance work and ensure transferred work orders are completed.
• Partner with site teams to troubleshoot equipment operation, software, and incident-management issues.
• Coordinate replacement parts with the parts support team and arrange returns of defective parts required by the OEM.
• Assist with in-depth troubleshooting of complex system issues, including communications with other MHS systems.
• Conduct root-cause analysis of asset failures and prepare documentation for leadership review.
• Train technicians and management on equipment operation, support, recovery, maintenance, and system communications.
• Collaborate with internal leadership teams on equipment-status metric reporting.
• Ensure CMMS work orders are created, updated, and completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provide customer support and help ensure maximum equipment uptime and service excellence.
• Practice safe work habits and follow all safety rules.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday through Stream.
• Associate discounts.
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
• Vacation, holidays, and sick pay.
• Training, career growth, and development support.
• Inclusive work environment with colleagues who reflect the communities served.

What This Job Offers

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