Automation & PLC Maintenance Supervisor

ALO; Town of North East (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ALO is seeking a Warehousing Maintenance Supervisor to oversee audits, troubleshooting, repair and preventive maintenance of automated material handling systems in the Fulfillment Center. The role leads on-site technical activities, coordinates maintenance with teams, and ensures safe, efficient product flow within our warehouse operations.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of mechanical/electrical troubleshooting experience, strong PLC knowledge, and a solid background in conveyor or sortation

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• AAS in an Engineering related field or experience in lieu including military service.
• 5-10 years of related experience in mechanical troubleshooting, technical troubleshooting, maintenance and/or installation is required.
• Strong electrical background, knowledge of low voltage controls and PLC is required.
• Conveyor and/or sortation experience.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting, solid electrical troubleshooting, solid controls troubleshooting.
• Preventative/predictive maintenance, modification and upgrade support, installation.

Responsibilities

• Assists other Technicians and/or Mechanics in the repair and maintenance of equipment. Diagnoses mechanical and electrical problems using technical drawings and diagnostic tools.
• Performing, independently or with minimal guidance, audits, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of automated material handling system components within the Fulfillment Center.
• Must have experience with 3 phase systems up to 480VAC including repair, installation and maintenance.
• Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment according to safety and quality procedures.
• Troubleshoots Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and external Input/output (I/O) devices.
• Provides resolutions to mechanical, technical/controls issues.
• Troubleshoots and repairs key components for the Fulfillment Center.
• Participates in cleaning the conveyor systems and maintenance area as appropriate.
• Completes work orders, other written or computer-based documents according to established procedures.
• Working at heights of 40ft or more will be required.
• Assist with developing plans on how to accomplish department goals.
• Must be willing and able to be certified on powered industrial equipment.
• Maintains inventory of company supplied tools.
• Performs general facility maintenance such as light bulb replacement, office furniture relocation, plumbing, electrical repairs, etc.
• Other duties as instructed by supervision/management.
• Adept at analyzing and resolving mechanical and technical issues.
• Excellent hand and eye coordination skills.
• Ability to read, recognize, write, and follow applicable numbers and directives (verbal and written) in English.
• Command of basic math skills to ensure accurate inventory.
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule including holidays and weekends as necessary.
• Command of safety procedures (including lock-out/tag-out).
• Frequent bending, lifting, walking, pushing, pulling of freight, standing for long periods of time.
• Sometimes working in extreme temperatures.
• Safely utilize manual and electronic operated equipment to transport cartons or other items by means of pushing, pulling, lifting, or carrying.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Conveyor systems

Team coordination

Analytical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Engineering related AAS or equivalent experience

Tools

CMMS

Allen Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

MS Office

Job description

ALO is seeking a Warehousing Maintenance Supervisor to oversee audits, troubleshooting, repair and preventive maintenance of automated material handling systems in the Fulfillment Center. The role leads on-site technical activities, coordinates maintenance with teams, and ensures safe, efficient product flow within our warehouse operations.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of mechanical/electrical troubleshooting experience, strong PLC knowledge, and a solid background in conveyor or sortation