Automation Technician

Coca-Cola Consolidated; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

Training & Support

Job summary

Coca-Cola Consolidated in Erlanger, KY is seeking an Automation Technician for 2nd shift (Mon-Fri, 5:00pm–1:30am). The role maintains automated warehouse equipment, including conveyance systems, dock doors, and other electromechanical components, ensuring uptime and efficiency.

You will document work using SAP, Excel, Word, and Outlook, and support operations in a fast-paced environment. Requires electrical experience, PLC basics, and 2+ years of maintenance; a HS diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 2 years of education beyond high school in college or technical school.
• 2+ years maintenance experience in a production, facility, or automation environment.
• Knowledge acquired through 1-3 years of work experience.
• Understanding of electrical safety.

Responsibilities

• Ensure automated warehousing system is operating effectively and efficiently by actively monitoring, assessing, and repairing, as needed
• Perform planned preventative maintenance of automation equipment to prevent downtime or reduction in efficiency
• Maintain facility equipment in both a corrective and preventative capacity
• Support of the operation in a variety of functions within the facility
• Report and communicate work performed, recommended, or required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Electrical experience

Basic understanding of PLCs

Ability to utilize software platforms

Education

HS diploma or GED + 2 years college/technical school

2+ years in Mechatronics, Electrical/Elect Automation

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Requisition ID: 265266

Locations: Erlanger

Pay: $27.50 hourly

Schedule: Monday - Friday; 5:00pm - 1:30am

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Job Overview

Schedule: 2nd shift - Monday - Friday; 5:00pm - 1:30am

The Automation Technician will safely maintain all assets within an automated warehouse facility, including conveyance systems and other electromechanical components; dock doors, levelers, and other facility equipment; while actively supporting the operation to ensure all equipment is running per the efficiency and effectiveness of its design. This role will utilize technical expertise to make operational and, or strategic decisions based on the condition of equipment or other factors; properly record work performed and communicated using the tools and processes provided, such as accountability of time and materials used.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure automated warehousing system is operating effectively and efficiently by actively monitoring, assessing, and repairing, as needed
• Perform planned preventative maintenance of automation equipment to prevent downtime or reduction in efficiency
• Maintain facility equipment in both a corrective and preventative capacity
• Support of the operation in a variety of functions within the facility
• Report and communicate work performed, recommended, or required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Electrical experience
• Basic understanding of PLCs
• Ability to utilize software platforms to perform the required reporting and administrative elements of the position: SAP, Excel, Word, Outlook
• Ability to execute and communicate effectively and with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to stand up to 10 hours per day and lift, up-to 50 pounds

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 2 years of education beyond high school in college or technical school
• Knowledge acquired through 1-3 years of work experience
• 2+ years maintenance experience in a production, facility, or automation environment
• Understanding of electrical safety

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of education beyond high school in college or technical school in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering
• Electrical experience

Work Environment

Noisy and non-temperature-controlled environment

Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.