Lead Automation Mechanic

Albertsons Companies • Irvine, CA

2d • $40 - $44

About The Position

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Lead Automation Mechanic to coordinate equipment maintenance and support operations on a specific shift. The role works with leadership to schedule corrective and reactive maintenance, partners with site teams to troubleshoot equipment, software, and incident-management issues, and trains technicians and management on equipment operation and associated systems. The position also provides customer support and helps maximize equipment uptime and service quality.

The Lead Automation Mechanic manages Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) work orders, coordinates parts and defective-part returns, assists with complex systems troubleshooting, and conducts root-cause analysis of asset failures. The role prepares RCA documentation for leadership review, trains employees on equipment support and recovery, and collaborates with internal leadership teams on equipment-status metrics.

Work takes place in a combination of office-based and field-based environments, including warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, and industrial settings. The role may require support for off-shift operations and emergency response activities 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; or project management.
• Clear and effective communication skills that build management trust and satisfaction.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams to extract technical information.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Computer software and hardware literacy and basic computer networking skills.
• Ability to work independently without on-site supervision; must be self-starting and well organized.
• Ability to maintain effective contact with employees and management and adapt to frequent changes in activities and priorities.
• Ability to practice safe work habits and follow safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule corrective and reactive asset maintenance using the CMMS, and ensure completion of work orders transferred from other shift leadership teams.
• Coordinate with the parts support team to obtain parts needed for repairs and arrange the return of defective parts required by the OEM.
• Assist with in-depth troubleshooting of complex system-operation issues, including communications with other material handling systems.
• Perform root-cause analysis on asset failures to help prevent recurrence and prepare RCA documentation for leadership review.
• Train technicians and management on asset support, recovery, maintenance, and system communications.
• Collaborate with internal leadership teams on reporting equipment-status metrics.
• Manage CMMS work orders, including their creation, updating, and timely and accurate completion.
• Provide customer support and help ensure maximum equipment uptime and service excellence.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday through a partnership with Stream.
• Associate discounts.
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates, including medical, dental, and 401(k) benefits.
• Time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick pay, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Leaders invested in training, career growth, and development.
• An inclusive work environment with colleagues who reflect the communities served.
• Benefits may include vision, disability and life insurance, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits.
• Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus.

What This Job Offers

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