Automation Maintenance Technician I

Americold; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Americold in Fort Worth, TX is hiring a hands-on Maintenance Technician to service automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) in a cold storage environment. You will troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on conveyors, cranes, and related equipment while keeping precise maintenance logs.

The role requires knowledge of lubrication, power transmission, hydraulics, pneumatics, and automation controls, plus experience with CMMS and LOTO procedures.

Qualifications

• 1+ year maintenance experience on ASRS or equivalent preferred.
• Understanding of lubrication, power transmission, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Understanding of electrical safety including arc flash.
• Understanding automation and controls: controllers, inputs/outputs, sensors, photo eyes, and motors.
• Experience using Lockout Tagout (LOTO) procedures and devices.
• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on ASRS pallet handling equipment including cranes, trolleys, conveyors, elevators, turntables, and stretch film wrappers.
• Maintain accurate preventive maintenance records for all serviced equipment.
• Respond to after-hours callbacks as needed to address equipment issues.
• Keep work area clean and perform housekeeping duties as required.
• Work flexible shifts, including on-call assignments as necessary.
• Perform related work and other job assignments as required.

Skills

ASRS maintenance

Lubrication principles

Power transmission

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrical safety

Automation and controls

LOTO procedures

CMMS

Education

Mechatronics

Electrical studies

Industrial maintenance

Tools

Oracle CMMS

Swisslog

PLC programming

Job description

What You'll Do

You will perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) equipment in a cold storage warehouse environment. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate maintenance records, responding to after-hours callbacks, and ensuring cleanliness of the work area.

Essential Functions

• Perform basic preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on ASRS pallet handling equipment including cranes, trolleys, conveyors, elevators, turntables, and stretch film wrappers.
• Maintain accurate preventive maintenance records for all serviced equipment.
• Respond to after-hours callbacks as needed to address equipment issues.
• Keep work area clean and perform housekeeping duties as required.
• Work flexible shifts, including on-call assignments as necessary.
• Perform related work and other job assignments as required.

What Experience and Education You Need

• Minimum 1 year of maintenance experience on automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) or equivalent preferred.
• Understanding of principles of lubrication, power transmission (such as sprockets, chains, belts, drives, and clutches), hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Understanding of electrical safety including arc flash.
• Understanding of principles of automation and controls such as controllers, inputs/outputs, sensors, photo eyes, and motors.
• Experience using Lockout Tagout (LOTO) procedures and devices.
• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

What Could Set You Apart

• Experience working in a cold storage environment.
• Technical training or education in Mechatronics, Electrical Studies, or Industrial Maintenance.
• Experience using Oracle Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Experience using Swisslog
• Experience with conveyors and cranes
• Experience with PLC, programming and fault identification
• Knowledge of 3-phase electrical systems.
• Completion of HAZMAT Responder training.

Physical Requirements

• Able to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures of minus 45 (-45) degrees Fahrenheit (-43 degrees Celsius) and outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold and precipitation).
• Able to work at heights in excess of 30 ft. (9 meters) and access elevated platforms, catwalks, and roofs.
• Able to work in confined areas.
• Able to climb ladders and stairs.
• Able frequently to stand, walk, push, pull, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch.
• Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (23 kg) frequently.
• Able to operate hand and power tools safely.
• Able to meet specific vision abilities required by this job, including close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception. (Use of contacts are prohibited when working with ammonia.)
• Depending on specific role, able to pass a physical and respiratory/respirator fit exam.
• Able to frequently step up/on or step down/off to mount and dismount material handling equipment.
• Able to perform fine articulation movements with fingers/hands and/or feet to operate equipment.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment required for any/all tasks.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE/AA M/F/D/V.