Automation Technician

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

Meaningful impact

Ongoing training

Job summary

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC is seeking an Automation Technician for the 2nd shift (Mon-Fri) 5:00pm-1:30am in an automated warehouse. You will maintain conveyance systems, dock equipment, and related automation, using SAP, Excel, and other tools to record work and decisions.

The role requires 2+ years in maintenance within a production/automation setting, basic PLC knowledge, electrical safety awareness, and the ability to work up to 10 hours per day and lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Electrical safety knowledge.
• 2+ years maintenance in production/automation environments.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure automated warehousing system operates efficiently; monitor, assess, and repair.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance on automation equipment.
• Maintain facility equipment in corrective and preventative capacities.
• Support operation across multiple facility functions.
• Report and communicate work performed and materials used.

Skills

Electrical experience

PLCs basics

Effective communication

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

2+ years college/technical school

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

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

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• Competitive Benefits: Health coverage + paid time off
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• Training & Support: Ongoing learning opportunities

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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

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.