Industrial Automation Technician

Since 1923, CKF has grown and evolved right along with the ever-changing kitchen design trends. At CKF we are committed to providing quality kitchen design and personalized customer service all in a uniquely designed home-like atmosphere. Here you'll find a huge selection of quality stone countertops, cabinets, & organizational systems.

CKF currently has locations in Omaha, Lincoln, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Kansas City. You will find employees who are committed and passionate about what they do. We are a culture committed to providing the highest level of customer service as well as a great environment for our employees to work.

The Industrial Automation Technician position is responsible for maintaining and repairing the fabrication machines and tools.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform preventative maintenance, new installations, and mechanical and electrical repairs on all facility equipment including robotics, PLCs, conveyors, sensors, hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, variable frequency drives (VFD's) and more.
• Support and sustain production equipment to maintain and continuously improve operation of production lines.
• Ensuring fast reaction & responses to repair calls and equipment breakdowns and timely repairs to minimize downtime
• Complete necessary maintenance to downed machines, as well as conducting preventative maintenance to upkeep machines.
• Safely uses common hand and power tools, including hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, and precision measuring tools.
• Follows all safety guidelines and promotes safety in the work areas.
• Logs repairs and maintenance.
• Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality, able to troubleshoot maintenance issues on all production shop shifts
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Work Environment

This position will work in an indoor production environment around large machinery, overhead cranes, and power tools. There may be areas with wet floors. The production environment involves a consistently high level of noise.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; push; pull; bend; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Individuals must have the ability to lift a minimum of 100lbs on a regular basis.

Required Education and Experience

• 2+ years experience in industrial maintenance and automation
• Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and control systems
• Developing an on hand spare parts/inventory for maintenance
• Developing and controlling a preventative maintenance program to ensure on time PM as well as part availability
• Experience working with common hand and power tools and maintenance equipment
• High attention to detail and good communication skills
• Able to strictly follow all safety guidelines and standard operating procedures
• Understanding of and compliance with Lock Out Tag Out procedures with all equipment

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience working in automation installation or automated machine maintenance role
• High school diploma
• Proficient computer skills

AAP/EEO Statement
CKF provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.