Warehouse Automation Technician

Ryder•Newnan, GA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Warehouse Automation Technician in Newnan, Georgia — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career you can feel good about. Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay: $30.00 per hour Overtime Pay: $45.00 per hour Schedule: First Shift Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:00pm Ryder Warehouse Associates work in clean, organized, and well-run facilities to provide the safest supply chain environment. Various warehouse fulfillment specialist roles at Ryder support distribution across the US. Apply here with Ryder today. We have all benefits other Warehouse Distribution Facilities offer WITHOUT the WAIT! Paid Training and support to take your next step. Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 K etc. Start at 30 Days. Paid Time Off. 401 K offers a company match. HIGH VALUED Stock at 15%. Employee Discount. Employee Discounts that save you money on Tools, Cars, Hotels, Electronics/Appliances, Cell Phones, Travel, and much more. Safety Gear PROVIDED. Caring Leadership prioritizing safety – every shift, every role. Focus on continuous improvement designed for success. Your drive. Your career. Start driving your future with Ryder today. At Ryder, you will be part of a team-first culture built on respect when joining a community of proud women and men in Supply Chain, including many Military Reservists and Veterans.

Requirements

Vocational or Technical certification in related field or 5 years of relevant experience (in lieu of certification) required
Five (5) years or more Maintenance repair and preventative maintenance on warehouse automation equipment required.
Two (2) years or more Experience with connecting to programmable logic controllers (PLCs) for troubleshooting equipment issues. required
Five (5) years or more Performing maintenance on high voltage (480v) equipment and AC/DC motors or components. required
One (1) year or more Experience with using automation warehouse execution systems (WES) to ensure proper communication and messaging between WES and warehouse management systems (WMS). required.
Two (2) years or more Using machine level HMI screens or machine level control systems to diagnose machine faults and validate inputs and outputs from the field back to the PLCs required.
Knowledge of 480 volts and pneumatic equipment expert required.
Must have working knowledge of computer-based equipment maintenance and parts inventory systems. expert required.
Demonstrated independent problem-solving capability. expert required.
Ability to use PLC and HMI Programming software to add form and function to an established program, Allen Bradley, Ignition, and Wonderware preferred. expert required.
Understand 24VDC Control systems, photoelectric & proximity sensors expert required.
Experience with programming/troubleshooting Servo and Stepper motors and related software expert required.
Ability to troubleshoot/program Bar Code Scanners and other Vision Systems, Specifically Cognex, Datalogic, Keyence, etc expert required.
Warehouse Maintenance safety procedures to include put not limited to: Lock Out Tag Out, Fall Restraint, and Forklift/MHE Operational Safety expert required.
Knowledge of operating MHE to include by not limited to: Forklift, Scissor Lift, Boom Lift, etc. expert required.
Ability to work independently in a safe manner including working at heights.
Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair warehouse automation systems to include conveyor systems, auto storage and retrieval systems, auto guided vehicles, and other electrical and control systems in the facility
Perform preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance work orders as assigned
Perform root cause and failure analysis on major equipment downtime events with site engineering and management and implement corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence
Utilizes the computerized maintenance management systems to their fullest potential as a tool to keep the department organized and as a communication tool to the plant and corporate management
Maintain and ensure spare parts inventories and/or consignment inventories are being maintained consistent with procedures
Actively participate in safety and Lean programs; support the Ryder culture
Ensure a clean and organized maintenance area. Facility always be tour ready
Participate in the continual development and improvement of maintenance policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures for the facility
Performs other duties as assigned.