Automation Technician

About the role

As an Automation Technician, you will work with the maintenance team to maintain and repair conveyance, automation, and facilities equipment to support operations uptime and improve reliability of our systems. This role serves as the resident expert in mechanical, electrical, and/or refrigeration systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and educate compliance with all safety, food safety, and security standards.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections on assigned conveyors, automation, robotics, and ancillary equipment as needed.
• Troubleshoot out-of-service equipment, correct issues, act as an escalation point for lower-level technicians, and escalate to leadership and/or vendors for additional support.
• Document all work in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and ticketing systems.
• Mentor maintenance personnel in developing skill sets and knowledge of equipment specializing in mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration.
• Lead root cause analysis of major downtime events and act as a network resource for technical issues.
• Develop maintenance personnel knowledge on intermediate to advanced mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration systems.
• Audit maintenance personnel work and provide feedback to improve performance and quality.
• Audit vendor work to provide feedback to leadership on quality and SLA performance.
• Write and/or modify preventive maintenance (PM) procedures to standardize across the network and increase effectiveness.
• Perform building project work as assigned.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of experience with conveyor, automation, robotics, and/or refrigeration repair and maintenance, including mechanical and electrical operations.
• Advanced understanding of machinery and equipment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, schematics, and diagrams.
• Experience working with inputs, outputs, and PLC logic systems, including troubleshooting.
• Ability to travel as necessary (up to 10%) for business purposes.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent follow-through, judgment, and common sense.
• "Make it happen" attitude.

Qualifications

• Mechatronics associate degree or equivalent preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate.
• 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation.
• Generous PTO and additional sick leave.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective the first day of employment.
• Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_).
• Access to Employee Resource Groups open to all employees, including those for BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+.
• Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company disrupting the traditional food supply chain.

Pay

Arizona Pay Range: $38.75—$38.75 USD per hour.