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Automation Platform Technician

Davita Inc.

Hutchins (TX)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Automation Platform Technician in Hutchins, Texas. The role involves maintaining Automated Guided Vehicle systems, ensuring compliance with preventive maintenance schedules, and providing training to operators. Candidates should have a technical background, including knowledge of PLCs and mechanical systems, and be ready for regional travel.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Paid vacation time
Retirement plan
Educational assistance

Qualifications

  • Experience applying Basic PLC knowledge & troubleshooting.
  • 2-year degree or higher with Electronic/Mechanical Technology focus.
  • Experience with basic electrical & mechanical principles.

Responsibilities

  • Complete PMs on AGV systems as scheduled.
  • Provide corrective maintenance including Root Cause Analysis.
  • Train Operator Technicians effectively.

Skills

Basic PLC knowledge
Troubleshooting skills
Electrical principles
Mechanical principles
Communication skills

Education

2-year degree in Electronic or Mechanical Technology

Job description






On-site position located in Hutchins, Texas

Relocation will be provided upon request

Your Job & Our Team

Are you mechanically inclined and enjoy working in a team environment to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues? If so, we may have just the opportunity for you!

We are seeking qualified applicants for the role of Automation Platform Technician supporting the operation of an Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) system in Hutchins, GA. This position will be a part of a dynamic work team and report to the Automation & Robotics Center of Excellence team. The position will also work with a team that services all geographic regions across the country. We are expecting the roles to reside in the Hutchins, GA area. This is a non-exempt salaried position.

This role will require regional travel within the United States, approximately 15-25% of the time.

What You Will Do

  • Complete regularly scheduled Preventive Maintenance (PMs) on time and per AGV Platform requirements.
  • Provide corrective maintenance, including Root Cause Analysis.
  • Effectively provide feedback/training to Operator Technicians as needed.
  • Use tools and data to predict when maintenance is performed.
  • Ensure Asset Strategies are being executed and provide feedback to the AGV Platform when changes are needed.
  • Track issues/repairs and utilize the escalation process via SAP or similar tools.
  • Work collaboratively with other internal resources to engage additional platform team members as needed.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

  • Experience applying Basic PLC knowledge & troubleshooting.
  • 2-year degree or higher with an Electronic or Mechanical Technology focus, OR electrical/mechanical maintenance or troubleshooting experience
  • Experience applying basic electrical and mechanical principles, motors, drivers, belts, and bearings.
  • Ability to work independently and reach out for resources as needed.
  • Willingness to learn specific skills required to maintain and operate AGVs and supporting automation equipment.
  • Ability to travel between 15-25% (domestic US)

What Will Put You Ahead

  • Experience applying Root Cause Analysis techniques
  • Strong computer skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Experience with maintenance and/or operation of Automated Guided Vehicles
  • Experience in an environment that requires self-direction, multi-tasking, and independent decision-making
  • Experience providing technical services across multiple locations
  • Experience with electrical safe work practices - NFPA 70-E Electrical Safety Standards

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day -to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).

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