Warehouse Maintenance Technician 1st Shift

Ryder • Indianapolis, IN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Warehouse Automation Maintenance Technician in Indianapolis, Indiana. This position works the A Shift, Sunday through Wednesday, from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and pays $34.00 per hour with weekly pay. The technician maintains and repairs warehouse automation systems and related electrical and control equipment, supports safe and efficient facility operations, and helps improve maintenance procedures. Ryder describes its facilities as clean, organized, and well-run, with a team-first culture focused on safety and continuous improvement.

The role requires relevant vocational or technical certification, or four years of relevant experience in lieu of certification, along with specified maintenance, automation, PLC, high-voltage equipment, and warehouse systems experience. The technician must be able to work independently and safely, including at heights.

Ryder offers paid training and support, benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with company match, PTO accrual beginning in the first month, a stock offering, employee discounts, and provided safety gear. Some positions may require additional employment or education verification, motor vehicle records checks and a road test, or customer-specific badging or background requirements.

Requirements

• Vocational or technical certification in a related field, or four years of relevant experience in lieu of certification.
• Two or more years maintaining and repairing warehouse automation equipment and performing preventive maintenance.
• One or more years connecting to programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Two or more years maintaining high-voltage (480V) equipment and AC/DC motors or components.
• One or more years using warehouse execution systems (WES) to ensure proper communication and messaging between WES and warehouse management systems (WMS).
• One or more years using machine-level HMI screens or machine-level control systems to diagnose faults and validate field inputs and outputs back to PLCs.
• Intermediate knowledge of 480-volt systems and pneumatic equipment.
• Working knowledge of computer-based equipment maintenance and parts inventory systems.
• Demonstrated independent problem-solving capability.
• Intermediate ability to use PLC and HMI programming software to add form and function to an established program, including Allen Bradley, Ignition, and Wonderware.
• 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.

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.
• Perform root-cause and failure analysis for major equipment downtime events with site engineering and management, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Use computerized maintenance management systems to organize the maintenance department and communicate with plant and corporate management.
• Maintain spare-parts and/or consignment inventories in accordance with procedures.
• Actively participate in safety and Lean programs and support the Ryder culture.
• Keep the maintenance area clean, organized, and tour ready.
• Contribute to the continued development and improvement of facility maintenance policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid training and support to take the next career step.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• PTO accrual beginning in 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 more.
• Safety gear provided.

What This Job Offers

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