Warehouse Automation Maintenance Tech

Ryder • Greenwood, IN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Warehouse Automation Maintenance Technician in Indianapolis, Indiana. The role maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs warehouse automation and related electrical and control systems. The schedule is Wednesday through Saturday, 6:00 PM to 4:30 AM. Pay is $34.00 per hour, with an additional $1.00 per hour when working nights. The position works in a clean, organized warehouse facility and supports a safe supply chain environment. Ryder describes its culture as team-first and focused on respect, 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 preventative maintenance experience with 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 machine-level control systems to diagnose faults and validate field inputs and outputs to PLCs.
• Intermediate knowledge of 480 volts and pneumatic equipment.
• Intermediate working knowledge of computer-based equipment maintenance and parts inventory systems.
• Intermediate independent problem-solving capability.
• 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 Lock Out Tag Out, fall restraint, and forklift/MHE 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.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to use PLC and HMI programming software to add form and function to an established program; experience with Allen Bradley, Ignition, and Wonderware is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned preventative 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 the department 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 and organized and the facility tour-ready.
• Participate in developing and improving facility maintenance policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid training and support for career development.
• Paid time off accruing from the first month, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Company stock offered at a 15% discount.
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics and appliances, cell phones, travel, and other items.
• Safety gear provided.

What This Job Offers

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