Warehouse Automation Maintenance Technician

About the role

Ryder is hiring a Warehouse Automation Maintenance Technician in Whitestown, Indiana — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career you can feel good about. Ryder Warehouse Associates work in clean, organized, and well-run facilities to provide the safest supply chain environment.

Pay & Schedule

• Hourly Pay: $35.00-$40.00 hourly (based upon experience)
• Additional Pay: $1.50/hour shift pay for night shift
• Schedule: Monday-Thursday - 2nd Shift - 4:30PM-2:30AM
• Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K etc. start at 30 Days
• Earn PTO starting Month 1. Up to 80 hours accrued in 1st year
• 401K offers a company match
• HIGH VALUED Stock at 15% Employee Discount
• Employee Discounts that save you money on Tools, Cars, Hotels, Electronics/Appliances, Cell Phones, Travel, and much more
• Safety Gear PROVIDED
• Caring Leadership prioritizing safety – every shift, every role
• Focus on continuous improvement designed for success
• Paid Training and support to take your next step

Requirements

• Vocational or Technical certification in related field or 3 years of relevant experience (in lieu of certification) required
• Knowledge of 480 volts and pneumatic equipment intermediate required
• Must have working knowledge of computer-based equipment maintenance and parts inventory systems intermediate required
• Demonstrated independent problem-solving capability intermediate required
• Ability to use PLC and HMI Programming software to add form and function to an established program, Allen Bradley, Ignition, and Wonderware preferred intermediate required
• Understand 24VDC Control systems, photoelectric & proximity sensors intermediate required
• Experience with programming/troubleshooting Servo and Stepper motors and related software intermediate required
• Ability to troubleshoot/program Bar Code Scanners and other Vision Systems, Specifically Cognex, Datalogic, Keyence, etc. intermediate required
• Warehouse Maintenance safety procedures to include but not limited to: Lock Out Tag Out, Fall Restraint, and Forklift/MHE Operational Safety intermediate required
• Knowledge of operating MHE to include but not limited to: Forklift, Scissor Lift, Boom Lift, etc. intermediate required
• Ability to work independently in a safe manner including working at heights

Responsibilities

• Ensure PM entries into software are complete and accurate
• Utilizes the computerized maintenance management systems to their fullest potential as a tool to keep the department organized and as a communication tool to the plant and corporate management
• Maintain and insure spare parts inventories and/or consignment inventories are being maintained consistent with procedures
• Participate in the continual development and improvement of maintenance policies, procedures and standard operating procedures for the facility
• Ensure a clean and organized maintenance area. Facility always tour ready
• Ensure compliance with good manufacturing practices (GMP's)
• Establishes work schedules that meet the demands of operating and PM programs
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Actively participate in safety and Lean programs; support the Ryder culture