Automation Technician II

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Setup the use of tools and equipment prior to production for optimum safety levels
• Intermediate troubleshooting, maintain, and repair automated mailing equipment
• Work with vendors and other internal groups to resolve maintenance issues, improve equipment reliability and minimize equipment downtime
• Train operations employees on proper use and basic maintenance of automation machines
• Submit reports and participate in weekly Tech calls
• Provide guidance and training to Automation Tech I employees
• Support in the update manuals and programs for automated equipment
• Work on in-house automation projects with automation engineers
• Supports Automation Helpdesk Level 1

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum two years of experience in a similar role in manufacturing or automated distribution facility
• Intermediate Mechanical (including Hydraulics and Pneumatics), Electrical, and Computer Skills
• Basic understanding of industrial machines operating principles
• Experience/Ability to work with CMMS

Characteristics/Skills

• Safety oriented mindset
• Maintain proficiency for MS Office Word, Excel, and Skype
• Ability to communicate via verbal or written methods with operators, supervisors, engineering
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Flexible with scheduling based on business need
• Positive and team oriented attitude

Physical Demands

• Walk, bend, push, reach and lift up to 50 lbs (additional weight may be required with assistance)
• Ability to sit and stand for hours at a time
• Noise level generated from other distribution activity can be somewhat loud at times, but no damaging levels or protective equipment required
• Temperature in the distribution center can vary greatly from warm to cool
• Ability to climb and descend stairs, ladders and scaffolds and work at various stages of heights throughout the building

Benefits

Competitive Pay
Retirement Savings - 401k with company match
Medical, Dental, Vision, Well-being programs
FSA/HSA availability
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off including vacation and sick time
Company Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays
Employee Discount Program
Employee Assistance & Work Life Program
Short Term and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance

Pay Range

$28.83 to $38.44 plus $3.50 per hour Shift Differential