Lead On-Site Automation Technician

About the role

The Lead Automation Technician is responsible for performing routine maintenance on industrial equipment, including but not limited to electric forklifts, racking, dock & doors, scissor lifts, tuggers, floor scrubbers, golf carts, robotics, conveyor systems, case sealers & erectors.

Responsibilities

• Point of contact for customers
• Performing and completing PMs & repairs
• Facilitating work/Repair requests
• Providing shift coverage
• Willing to be On Call
• Communicating PTO coverage plans with customers
• Cooking Warranty requests
• Facilitating outside vendor work (PO process and billing)
• Facilitating all outside of scope work
• Parts Ordering and Inventory Management (5S Inventory Skills)
• Filling out and completing daily work orders
• Attending and completing Monthly safety training requirements
• Troubleshooting equipment failures, including root cause analysis
• Completing all repairs of equipment in a timely manner and by the manufacturer’s repair guidelines
• Inspection of Equipment
• Communications
• Timely and accurate completion of all work orders and service records per the Concentric time standard
• Maintaining accurate and timely entry of work hours in Paylocity time keeping platform
• Safety

Requirements

• A High School or GED Diploma required
• A minimum of 5 years of Automation experience
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as an Industrial Maintenance Tech/forklift technician/automation bots/technology savvy
• Must have experience with Electric Forklifts (Crown preferred)
• Must understand how to troubleshoot and diagnose electrical components involving wiring diagrams and schematics, general abilities in laptop software to identify issues with automation equipment going offline
• Strong Electrical troubleshooting skills, 480v, 240v, 24v, 48v
• Able to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, hydraulic diagrams, pneumatic prints
• Able to organize his/her own work and work independently, with limited supervision
• Able to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and with diverse needs, and across remote offices
• Strong Mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Basic plumbing skills
• Basic handyman skills

Qualifications

• ELECTRICAL- 480V, VFD’s, Relays, Motor Controls, electric motors, HMI’s, Contactors, Timers, Proximity Sensors/Switches, Electro-Mechanical background, Industrial Batteries. Allen Bradley PLC experience a plus!
• Mechanical- Gear boxes, Chains, Sprockets, MHE Equipment/Electric Forklifts, Hydraulic systems, Dock, and Door experience. Arc, Mig, and Tig welding experience preferred.

Skills

• Strong technology skills
• Strong office skills
• Self-motivated
• Organization skills
• Great communication skills
• Relationship building skills
• Team building skills
• Works well under pressure in all situations

Benefits

• Competitive pay – Plus incentive opportunities and overtime potential for our hourly employees!
• Three medical plan options with employer premium contribution that start on day one.
• Employee paid dental and vision insurance that starts on day one.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution on eligible High-Deductible Health Plans (HDHP).
• Medical and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available.
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage that start on day one.
• Company 401K plan with 100% match on the first 4% of employee contributions.
• 8 paid holidays.
• Full-time Employees receive a total of 128 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) Annually.
• We offer employee paid accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• We offer employee paid legal plans, identity protection, pet insurance, and home & auto discounts.
• Training and mentoring – Learn from our experts in the industry.
• Advancement opportunities.

Pay

Competitive pay – Plus incentive opportunities and overtime potential for our hourly employees!

Schedule

Hybrid Schedule