Warehouse Automation Maintenance Technician

About the role

Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Warehouse Automation Maintenance Technician in Fort Worth, Texas. The role involves working with state-of-the-art equipment in a safety-first warehouse environment, maintaining and troubleshooting automated systems, PLCs, HMIs, vision systems, and material handling equipment.

Pay

Hourly Pay: $30.00 per hour. Pay is weekly.

Schedule

Third Shift: Friday – Sunday 4:30 am – 3:00 pm, Monday 4:30 pm – 3:00 am.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage starting at 30 days
• 401(k) with company match
• High-valued stock at 15% employee discount
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and more
• Paid Time Off
• On-the-job paid training
• Safety gear provided

Requirements

• Vocational or technical certification in a related field, or 3 years of relevant experience in lieu of certification
• Intermediate knowledge of 480‑volt and pneumatic equipment
• Intermediate working knowledge of computer‑based equipment maintenance and parts inventory systems
• Demonstrated independent problem‑solving capability (intermediate)
• Ability to use PLC and HMI programming software to add form and function to established programs; Allen‑Bradley, Ignition, and Wonderware preferred (intermediate)
• Understanding of 24 VDC control systems, photoelectric and proximity sensors (intermediate)
• Experience programming/troubleshooting servo and stepper motors and related software (intermediate)
• Ability to troubleshoot/program barcode scanners and vision systems (Cognex, Datalogic, Keyence, etc.) (intermediate)
• Warehouse maintenance safety procedures including Lock Out Tag Out, fall restraint, and forklift/MHE operational safety (intermediate)
• Knowledge of operating MHE such as forklift, scissor lift, boom lift, etc. (intermediate)
• Ability to work independently in a safe manner, including working at heights
• Some positions may require additional screening: employment/education verification, motor vehicle records check and road test, and/or customer‑specific badging or background requirements

Responsibilities

• Ensure PM entries into software are complete and accurate
• Utilize computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to keep the department organized and communicate with plant and corporate management
• Maintain and ensure spare parts inventories and/or consignment inventories are maintained per procedures
• Participate in continual development and improvement of maintenance policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures
• Ensure a clean and organized maintenance area; facility always tour‑ready
• Ensure compliance with good manufacturing practices (GMPs)
• Establish work schedules that meet operating and PM program demands
• Actively participate in safety and Lean programs; support the Ryder culture
• Perform other duties as assigned