Automation Maintenance Technician III

What You'll Do

You will independently perform maintenance and repairs on automated storage and retrieval system equipment within a cold storage warehouse environment.

Responsibilities include conducting advanced preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, modular overhauls, and troubleshooting on pallet handling equipment and related electrical systems.
Essential Functions


* Perform advanced preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on ASRS pallet handling equipment including cranes, trolleys, conveyors, elevators, and related machinery.


* Troubleshoot and repair 3-phase electrical systems, variable frequency drives, servo drives, and PLC systems.


* Program and configure barcode scanners, print and apply label systems, light curtains, etc.


* Conduct modular overhauls and configure barcode scanners, print and apply label systems, and light curtains.


* Maintain and update preventive maintenance records accurately.


* Ensure cleanliness of the work area and perform housekeeping duties as required.


* Work flexible shifts including on-call assignments as needed.


* Other essential duties may be applicable and assigned as necessary.

What Experience and Education You Need


* Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience on ASRS or equivalent systems.


* Proficient with preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, and troubleshooting on 3-phase electrical systems.


* Proficient in troubleshooting programmable logic controller (PLC) systems.


* Proficient with computerized maintenance management systems.


* Knowledge of lubrication, power transmission, hydraulics, and pneumatics.


* Understanding of electrical safety including arc flash.


* Experience using Lockout Tagout procedures and devices.


* Understanding of principles of lubrication, power transmission (i.e., sprockets, chains, belts, drives, clutches), hydraulics, and pneumatics.


* Proficient with industrial machine Ethernet networking, electrical wiring of equipment and system control panels, and sensors and devices (i.e., photo eyes, proximity sensors, limit switches).


* Experience with change management methodology related to programming system controls.

What Could Set You Apart


* Experience working in a cold storage environment.


* Experience using Allen-Bradley or Siemens PLC systems.


* Experience programming PLCs.


* Completion of HAZMAT Responder training.


* Completion of RETA courses.

Physical Requirements


* Able to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures of minus 45 (-45) degrees Fahrenheit (-43 degrees Celsius) and outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold and precipitation).


* Able to work at heights in excess of 30 ft.

(9 meters) and access elevated platforms, catwalks, and roofs.


* Able to work in confined areas.


* Able to climb ladders and stairs.


* Able frequently to stand, walk, push, pull, reach with hands and arms...