Automation Technician 1

Duties and Responsibilities

• Independently monitor Warehouse Control System (WCS) interface for potential faults created in automation and follow SOP’s to clear machine faults in a timely and efficient manner.
• May need to physically move product (up to 100#) to resolve machine faults.
• Utilize the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Warehouse Control System (WCS) to troubleshoot errors related to the automated warehouse.
• Monitor Warehouse Control System (WCS) for inventory comingling and initiate routines to consolidate pallets as appropriate to achieve required levels of pallet storage.
• Monitor number of missions created by release of work to the system to ensure ability to complete required workload in automation and advise shift supervisor of potential conflicts.
• Escalates errors and system outages acting as key liaison between operations, automation provider, and USCS specialist to help resolve errors.
• Ensure data integrity on information utilized in Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Warehouse Control System (WCS) for operational execution.
• Perform PM (preventative maintenance) as assigned on automation equipment.
• Participate in continuous improvement teams on warehouse automation.

Secondary Job Tasks

• Maintain paperwork.
• Perform battery maintenance.
• Perform general housekeeping and maintenance.
• Perform troubleshooting.
• Perform electrical work.
• Perform welding.
• Perform equipment maintenance.
• Perform other preventative maintenance tasks.

Job Specifics

Location: Lebanon, IN
Department: Maintenance
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 10pm-6:30am
Reports To: Automation Maintenance Supervisor
Travel Amount: Minimal
Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt
JOB CODE: What We Are Looking For
Education: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
Advanced technical training and or certificate is preferred
Experience: Knowledge and working experience with computer systems (prefer WMS and WCS experience)
Familiar with PLC
Familiar with ASRS Cranes and repair
Proficient in electrical systems
Good technical understanding and experience with basic computer operation
Flexibility to work all shifts including weekends
Prefer understanding of Distribution Center processes
Ability to communicate clearly
Ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines
Team-oriented and collaborative
Creative-thinking and problem-solving skills
Other Abilities You Will Need to Have: The requirements described below are representative of those required to perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties.