Automation Technician

Warehouse Automation Service Technician II What you will be doing: Analyzes and diagnoses automation equipment problems and breakdowns Recommends the correct service and repair actions to resolve equipment performance problems Makes appropriate equipment repairs or modifications to solve operating and performance problems as dictated by the analysis of the equipment Performs scheduled equipment maintenance Follows all scheduled maintenance procedures and policies as dictated by the company Documents each service call, providing necessary paperwork Observes all safety procedures, makes certain that hazardous waste is properly disposed Maintains the company service vehicles in a clean, orderly and hazard-free manner to include performing regular maintenance such as oil changes, tire rotations, etc. Secures and maintains service and parts inventory in the company service vehicle Provides well-maintained personal tools required to effectively perform equipment service duties Keeps the work area clean and hazard-free Experience with Tompkins t-Sort Technician (often titled a Robotics Support Engineer) provides on-site and remote technical support for the t-Sort system—a modular, automated material handling and sortation solution. They are responsible for troubleshooting hardware and software issues, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring the sortation robots operate efficiently Perform service and regular preventative maintenance work on conveyor systems including fabricate, install and repair conveyor systems as planned while keeping appropriate maintenance records Perform testing and troubleshooting problems with equipment, conveyors, v-belt transfers, Bombay unit sortation system, carton erectors, banding machines, MCC cabinets, stretch wrappers, vision systems, scanners, printers, facility systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, elevators), forklifts, and anything else associated with the operation of a distribution facility Repair or replace control devices such as switches, photo eyes, proximity sensors, pushbuttons, contactors, motor starters, etc. as needed Set up and operate welders, drill press, grinder, hand tools and other metal working equipment as necessary Troubleshoot and maintain micro controllers like Omron, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Keyence, and Siemens PLCs with the ability to identify correct I/O points as well as match the addressing with machine schematic Evaluate, detect and report equipment, defective material, improper operations and unusual conditions This position supports a 24/7 environment and requires on-call coverage after normal business hours and on weekends Other duties as required and assigned Requirements: High school diploma or GED (General Education Diploma) equivalency Minimum 3 to 5 years related experience and/or training with mechanical, electrical and hydraulic equipment Experience with repairing forklifts Technical or mechanical training/certifications preferred Possesses a valid driver’s license Above average communication skills Ability to understand the necessary service and training manuals, including the ability to interpret schematics and effectively use electrical diagnostic instruments Can safely operate power tools, lifts, hoists, hydraulic jacks and overhead cranes Job Duties as documented in this job description are considered “Essential Functions” and have been created by the standards of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) require that employees be able to perform “Essential Functions” of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the “Essential Functions”. #J-18808-Ljbffr