Warehouse Automation Maintenance Tech

Ryder • Greenwood, IN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Warehouse Automation Maintenance Technician in Indianapolis, Indiana. The role maintains and repairs warehouse automation equipment and systems, including conveyor systems, automated storage and retrieval systems, automated guided vehicles, and facility electrical and control systems. The position is scheduled Wednesday through Saturday, 6:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., and pays $34.00 per hour, with an additional $1.00 per hour for night work. Pay is weekly.

The technician performs preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoots equipment, analyzes major downtime events, and helps implement corrective actions. The role also uses computerized maintenance systems, maintains spare-parts inventories, supports safety and Lean programs, and contributes to improving maintenance procedures. Ryder describes its facilities as clean, organized, and focused on safety, and provides safety gear and paid training.

Ryder offers medical, dental, and vision benefits and a 401(k) with company match, available starting at 30 days. PTO begins accruing in the first month, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year. Employees also receive a 15% discount on company stock and discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics and appliances, cell phones, travel, and other items.

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 back 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; Allen-Bradley, Ignition, and Wonderware are specified.
• Intermediate understanding of 24VDC control systems, photoelectric sensors, 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 such as 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 of major equipment downtime events with site engineering and management, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Use computerized maintenance management systems to organize maintenance work and communicate with plant and corporate management.
• Maintain spare-parts and/or consignment inventories in accordance with procedures.
• Participate in safety and Lean programs and support the Ryder culture.
• Keep the maintenance area clean, organized, and ready for facility tours.
• Participate in the ongoing development and improvement of facility maintenance policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Paid training.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting at 30 days.
• 401(k) with company match, starting at 30 days.
• PTO accrual beginning in the first month, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• 15% employee discount on company stock.
• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed