Reliability Technician

Knapp Inc • Stockton, CA

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About The Position

KNAPP brings new technology to warehouse automation.

The KNAPP Group is a global provider of intelligent automation solutions for intralogistics and manufacturing, specializing in the sectors healthcare, fashion/apparel, general retail, food retail, industry and service. We live and breathe automation. We – more than 8,000 employees of the KNAPP Group in over 60 locations worldwide, shaping the future-oriented industry of intralogistics are dedicated to making complexity simple.

One of the KNAPP’s primary goals is to use continuous innovation to drive warehouse automation forward, always with the specific needs of the customers in mind. KNAPP Group’s unrelenting development activity is evident in everything from automated order picking systems and continuing refinement of container handling technology to its state-of-the-art, industry leading software solutions.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of Reliability concepts
• Project management experience
• Demonstrated experience in understanding of machinery systems, including electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems
• Strong trouble shooting and problem-solving capabilities
• Talent and commitment to provide a unique interpretation or analysis of our systems to customers
• Process-oriented mentality
• Theoretical and operational experience in the operation of PLC-based machinery, highly automated, and robotic equipment and control systems
• Hands-on experience and a team player committed to improve processes
• Experience in reducing costs through processes and efficiencies

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) and or (English/German) preferred but not required
• Network equipment interfaces, a plus

Responsibilities

• Define and verify standards for configuration, monitoring, reliability and performance
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) projects and influence project initiatives
• Continually drive down Mean Time Between Failures and Mean Time to Repair through improved outlier detection and root cause analysis
• Drive operational best practice adoption across critical services, continually looking to lower operational barriers to achieving improved reliability
• Create strong effective working relationships with Customer and their operational agents to enable Knapp to provide superior service
• Interact with on-site management keeping them informed and addressing their concerns in a professional manner
• Ensure that reports are well written and legible
• Execute site quality procedures, safety procedures, and any statutory procedures
• Participate in regular meetings with the Maintenance Shift Supervisor or Resident Site Manager or Site Maintenance Manager to discuss activities and progress, unless there is no on-site accountability in which case you would provide that information to the Resident Business Manager
• Ensure that all time sheets and documents are accurate and legible; to be submitted to Knapp on biweekly basis for approval
• Ability to work against a timeframe
• Ability to appreciate health & safety considerations with regard to given tasks and to carry out risk assessments
• Mechanical aptitude, including the ability to read assembly drawings
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional follow-up skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills with both internal and external Customers
• Computer literate with basic Microsoft Office skills
• Willingness to learn and adapt to changing role requirements
• Appreciation of cultural diversity

Benefits

• Industry competitive compensation
• Great benefits with better than average employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability and more!
• 401k with a very generous employer match and no vesting!
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Subsidized Daycare
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees