Automation Technician (All Shifts Available)

About the role

Join the team transforming food logistics. Be part of a dynamic and fast-growing global company. Find your future with NewCold.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional culture on site and a commitment to Health & Safety, in line with company values.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained according to supplier guidelines, including conveyors, cranes, refrigeration systems, fire protection, freezer doors, pallet-handling equipment, dock doors, and other mechanical systems.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance and repairs in a timely and safe manner, with minimal impact to normal operations.
• Communicate with Planners and System Operators about equipment downtime.
• Perform core tasks such as:
• Planned preventative maintenance on equipment while minimizing normal operations.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and/or replace components in conveyors, cranes, pneumatic equipment, hydraulic equipment, and other mechanical systems.
• Troubleshoot and fix problems with control systems, low-voltage and high-voltage electrical systems.
• Coordinate with Planners and System Operators to ensure repairs are communicated to the team and scheduled with minimal impact to normal operations.
• Setup and operate machine tools such as milling machine, grinder, drill, etc to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs and fixtures, as required.
• Operate cutting torch and welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
• Ensure actions are executed in conformance with OSHA, FSDA requirements, and all other company policies to maintain a safe working environment.
• Perform testing of fire suppression systems, fire alarms, and ammonia alarms, as required by local regulations.
• Maintain and optimize performance of ammonia refrigeration system.
• Understand all equipment service agreements and warranties.
• Cook with equipment suppliers for warranty claims, annual maintenance, and significant repairs.
• Report, plan, and track all maintenance and engineering issues using maintenance software.
• Keep accurate registration of spare parts and tools in line with company policy.
• Perform general facility maintenance including minor plumbing, general, electric, lighting and minor repairs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-5 years of work experience in industrial maintenance or related field.
• Hands-on mechanical, electrical and facilities maintenance background.
• Automated equipment maintenance experience highly preferred (conveyors, automated cranes, palletizers, ASRS).
• PLC experience a plus.

Skills

• High School Degree or equivalent level of training.

Benefits

Competitive compensation & career growth. Expect generous pay and opportunities to advance.

Pay

Competitive compensation & career growth. Expect generous pay and opportunities to advance.

Schedule

All Shifts Available

Who we are looking for

We are seeking motivated and forward-thinking individuals who thrive in collaborative and fast-moving environments. Our ideal candidate has:

• Minimum of 2-5 years of work experience in industrial maintenance or related field.
• Hands-on mechanical, electrical and facilities maintenance background.
• Automated equipment maintenance experience highly preferred (conveyors, automated cranes, palletizers, ASRS).
• PLC experience a plus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

NewCold provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Company Information

NewCold is a global company transforming food logistics. We are dedicated to keeping the world's food fresh and safe through advanced robotics and cutting-edge technology. Join a collaborative team of doers, innovators, and engineers who are shaping the future of the food supply chain.

Contact Us

If you're ready to make an impact, our goal is to keep the world's food fresh and safe with our proprietary technologies and innovative solutions. Join our team and help build a more efficient, innovative, and sustainable food supply chain. Your next career chapter starts at NewCold.

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