Warehouse Technician Automation Maintenance 2nd shift

Ryder • Hazelwood, MO

2d • $30 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Warehouse Automation Maintenance Technician in Hazelwood, Missouri. This role supports advanced warehouse automation, conveyor systems, robotics, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and electrical and mechanical systems. The technician performs preventive and corrective maintenance and troubleshoots equipment to help distribution and fulfillment centers operate safely, efficiently, and at peak performance. The facility handles manual and automated supply chain warehouse equipment and is described as clean, organized, and well-run.

The position is scheduled for second shift, Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Pay is $30.00–$33.00 per hour based on experience, with a $1.50 hourly shift premium. Ryder provides paid training and support, safety gear, and a team-first culture focused on safety and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Vocational or technical certification in a related field, or four years of relevant experience in lieu of certification.
• At least two years of maintenance repair and preventive maintenance experience on warehouse automation equipment.
• At least one year of experience connecting to programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to troubleshoot equipment issues.
• At least two years of experience maintaining high-voltage (480V) equipment and AC/DC motors or components.
• At least one year of experience using warehouse execution systems (WES) to ensure proper communication and messaging between WES and warehouse management systems (WMS).
• At least one year of experience using machine-level HMI screens or control systems to diagnose machine faults and validate field inputs and outputs to PLCs.
• Intermediate knowledge of 480-volt systems and pneumatic equipment.
• Intermediate working knowledge of computer-based equipment maintenance and parts inventory systems.
• Intermediate independent problem-solving capability.
• Intermediate ability to use PLC and HMI programming software to add form and function to an established program.
• Intermediate understanding of 24VDC control systems and photoelectric and proximity sensors.
• Intermediate experience programming or troubleshooting servo and stepper motors and related software.
• Intermediate ability to troubleshoot or program barcode scanners and vision systems, including Cognex, Datalogic, and Keyence.
• Intermediate knowledge of warehouse maintenance safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, fall restraint, and forklift/material-handling-equipment operational safety.
• Intermediate knowledge of operating material-handling equipment, including forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts.
• Ability to work independently and safely, including at heights.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned preventive and corrective maintenance work orders.
• Troubleshoot and repair warehouse automation systems, including conveyor systems, automated storage and retrieval systems, automated guided vehicles, and other facility electrical and control systems.
• Conduct root-cause and failure analysis on major equipment downtime events with site engineering and management, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Use computerized maintenance management systems to organize the department and communicate with plant and corporate management.
• Maintain spare-parts and consignment inventories according to procedures.
• Participate in safety and Lean programs and support Ryder’s culture.
• Keep the maintenance area clean and organized and the facility tour-ready.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of facility maintenance policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid training and support for career development.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, and other benefits, starting at 30 days.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee discount on company stock stated as 15%.
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics and appliances, cell phones, travel, and more.
• Safety gear provided.

What This Job Offers

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