Automation Maintenance Technician III

Americold; Murfreesboro, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Americold is seeking an experienced maintenance technician to proactively service and repair ASRS pallet handling equipment in a cold storage warehouse. You will diagnose and fix 3-phase electrical systems, PLCs, VFDs, and servo drives, and configure barcode printers and sensors.

Strong CMMS usage and safety discipline are required to maintain uptime across shifts. Expect to work in a strict, temperature-controlled environment with on-call duties; advanced preventive maintenance and modular

Qualifications

• 5+ years maintenance experience on ASRS or equivalent systems.
• Proficient in preventive maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting of 3-phase electrical systems.
• Proficient with PLC systems and CMMS usage.
• Knowledge of lubrication, power transmission, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Safety-focused with Lockout/Tagout procedures experience.
• Familiar with industrial Ethernet networking and sensors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair ASRS pallet handling equipment and related electrical systems.
• Perform advanced preventive maintenance and corrective repairs.
• Troubleshoot PLC, VFDs, and servo drives; configure barcode printers and sensors.
• Conduct modular overhauls and update maintenance records in CMMS.
• Ensure safe work practices and housekeeping; work on-call as needed.
• Assist with change management related to programming controls.

Skills

ASRS maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC systems

CMMS

Lubrication & hydraulics

Electrical safety

Lockout/Tagout

Industrial Ethernet

Sensors & devices

Programming controls

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

CMMS software

Job description

What You’ll Do

You will independently perform maintenance and repairs on automated storage and retrieval system equipment within a cold storage warehouse environment. Responsibilities include conducting advanced preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, modular overhauls, and troubleshooting on pallet handling equipment and related electrical systems.

Essential Functions

• Perform advanced preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on ASRS pallet handling equipment including cranes, trolleys, conveyors, elevators, and related machinery.
• Troubleshoot and repair 3-phase electrical systems, variable frequency drives, servo drives, and PLC systems.
• Program and configure barcode scanners, print and apply label systems, light curtains, etc.
• Conduct modular overhauls and configure barcode scanners, print and apply label systems, and light curtains.
• Maintain and update preventive maintenance records accurately.
• Ensure cleanliness of the work area and perform housekeeping duties as required.
• Work flexible shifts including on-call assignments as needed.
• Other essential duties may be applicable and assigned as necessary.

What Experience and Education You Need

• Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience on ASRS or equivalent systems.
• Proficient with preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, and troubleshooting on 3-phase electrical systems.
• Proficient in troubleshooting programmable logic controller (PLC) systems.
• Proficient with computerized maintenance management systems.
• Knowledge of lubrication, power transmission, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Understanding of electrical safety including arc flash.
• Experience using Lockout Tagout procedures and devices.
• Understanding of principles of lubrication, power transmission (i.e., sprockets, chains, belts, drives, clutches), hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Proficient with industrial machine Ethernet networking, electrical wiring of equipment and system control panels, and sensors and devices (i.e., photo eyes, proximity sensors, limit switches).
• Experience with change management methodology related to programming system controls.

What Could Set You Apart

• Experience working in a cold storage environment.
• Experience using Allen-Bradley or Siemens PLC systems.
• Experience programming PLCs.
• Completion of HAZMAT Responder training.
• Completion of RETA courses.

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.