Automation Technician - Sat-Mon 6:30am-6:30pm

Location:

Hanover, PA

Job Advert Description

Our technicians ensure the automation equipment and conveyance systems are repaired and/or kept in excellent working order so that the correct product gets to the right customer at the right time and in excellent condition.

• Troubleshoot any reported defects and diagnose issues or abnormalities with conveyors, , Automated Storage and Retrieval System cranes, Order Storage and Retrieval mini load shuttles and the associated systems (material handling equipment) and carry out quality repairs to the affected equipment.

• Electrical and mechanical repair of all material handling equipment and PLC based control systems.

• Identify unreported defects or abnormalities with the material handling equipment and communicate these issues to leadership.

• Maintain all material handling equipment in good working order with quality preventive maintenance practices and procedures.

• Document all repairs and preventive maintenance performed to material handling equipment.

• Communicate the need of any repair parts, supplies, tools or equipment to leadership

• Ensure and maintain a safe work environment throughout the facility and follow all OSHA required safety practices/protocol and Standard Work Instructions/Standard Operating Procedures.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Requirements of maintaining material handling equipment in good repair.

• Proper methods, materials, tools, terminology and equipment used in maintenance work.

• Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, plumbing systems used in an industrial setting. Electrical knowledge of AC systems of up 480VAC, and DC controls voltages necessary.

• Basic operation of personal computers using Microsoft windows-based operating system.

• Knowledge of electrical schematics and PLC ladder logic.

• Knowledge in reading blueprints and interpreting mechanical assembly drawings and blueprints.

• High School diploma or equivalent

Successful Experience:

• 3 to 5 years industrial maintenance experience.

• PLC system troubleshooting and interpretation of ladder logic.

• Electrical systems troubleshooting and interpretation of schematic diagrams.

• Requirements of maintaining material handling equipment in good repair.

• Proper methods, materials, tools, terminology and equipment used in maintenance work.

Additional Skills:

• Basic operation of personal computers using Microsoft windows-based operating system

• Technical aspects of industrial maintenance, including but not limited to electrical and mechanical systems for building systems and equipment systems.

• Ability to work independently as well as under direction of Maintenance Management

• Communication skills.

• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

• Partnering/collaboration

• Flexible/Dependable

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to see, read and comprehend content on system screens (RF units, Computers, Monitors, and Electronic Equipment)

• Ability to use stand up, sit down, floor level and/or high lift equipment.

• Must be able to stand, sit, walk, climb, bend, squat.

• Capable of lifting heavy weights of up to 100 pounds.

• Must be able to work at heights of up to 85 feet.