Automation Technician

HelloFresh; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Generous PTO

Health benefits

Employee discounts on HelloFresh plans

ERGs and inclusive culture

Fast-paced, mission-driven environment

Job summary

HelloFresh in Phoenix is seeking an Automation Technician to support uptime by maintaining conveyance, automation, and facilities equipment. You will be the resident expert in mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration systems.

You will lead safe operations, perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot, document work in CMMS, mentor teammates, and drive root-cause analyses to improve reliability. The role offers competitive pay, 401K match, generous PTO, health benefits, and employee discounts on

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience with conveyors, automation, robotics, and/or refrigeration repair and maintenance.
• Advanced understanding of machinery and equipment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read drawings, schematics and diagrams.
• Experience with inputs/outputs and PLC logic systems; troubleshooting.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% for business purposes.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Mechatronics degree or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and educate compliance with safety, food safety, and security standards.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on conveyors, automation, robotics, and ancillary equipment.
• Troubleshoot out-of-service equipment and escalate to leadership or vendors as needed.
• Document work in CMMS and ticketing systems.
• Mentor maintenance personnel in mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration knowledge.
• Lead root cause analysis of major downtime events.
• Act as a network resource for technical issues and network-wide RCA.
• Develop maintenance personnel knowledge on intermediate to advanced mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration.
• Audit maintenance and vendor work for quality and SLA adherence.
• Write/modify PMs to standardize across the network and support efficiency.
• Handle building project work as assigned.

Skills

Conveyor systems

Automation repair

Robotics

Refrigeration systems

Electrical understanding

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Mechatronics degree or equivalent preferred

Tools

CMMS experience

PLC troubleshooting

Job description

Job Description

As an Automation Technician, you will work with the maintenance team to maintain and repair conveyance, automation and facilities equipment to support operations uptime and improve reliability of our systems. This role is the resident expert in mechanical, electrical and/or refrigeration systems.

Job Description

As an Automation Technician, you will work with the maintenance team to maintain and repair conveyance, automation and facilities equipment to support operations uptime and improve reliability of our systems. This role is the resident expert in mechanical, electrical and/or refrigeration systems.

You will...

• Lead and educate compliance with all safety, food safety, and security standards.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections on assigned conveyors, automation, robotics and ancillary equipment as needed.
• Perform troubleshooting of assigned out of service equipment and correct issues, act as an escalation point for lower level technicians, and elevate to leadership and/or vendors as needed for additional troubleshooting.
• Document all work in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and ticketing systems as appropriate.
• Mentor all maintenance personnel in developing appropriate skill sets and knowledge of equipment specializing in mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration.
• Lead root cause analysis of major downtime events.
• Act as a network resource for technical issues and lead network-wide root cause analysis.
• Develop maintenance personnel knowledge on intermediate to advanced mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration.
• Audit maintenance personnel work and provide feedback to improve performance and quality.
• Audit vendor work to provide feedback to leadership on quality of work and SLA performance.
• Write and/or modify PMs to standardize across the network and increase effectiveness.
• Perform building project work as assigned.

You have...

• 4-6 years of experience with conveyor, automation, robotics, and/or refrigeration repair and maintenance including mechanical and electrical operations.
• Advanced understanding of machinery and equipment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, schematics and diagrams.
• Experience working with inputs, outputs, and PLC logic systems and ability to troubleshoot these systems.
• Ability to travel as necessary (up to 10%) for business purposes.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent follow through, judgment, and common sense. "Make it happen" attitude.
• Mechatronics associates degree or equivalent preferred.

You’ll get…

• Competitive hourly rate, 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation
• Generous PTO and additional sick leave
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.

Arizona Pay Range

$38.75—$38.75 USD