Automation Technician I: Travel-Ready Maintenance Pro

Daifuku Intralogistics America; Phillipsburg (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Daifuku Intralogistics America is seeking a maintenance technician to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair of Automated Material Handling systems. Prior material handling experience is not required for this position; we value mechanical and electrical aptitude.

You will diagnose problems, perform preventative maintenance, conduct routine inspections, document activities, maintain clean work areas, assist in inventory and spare parts tracking, and follow OSHA safety standards.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in automotive technician, HVAC, elevator repair, electrician, building maintenance or equivalent experience.
• 1-2 years working in material handling industry preferred but not required.
• Experience with CMMS platform.
• Working knowledge of handheld and power tools and how to use them.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical and basic electrical defects.
• Ability to interpret both mechanical drawings.
• Self-motivated, organized and detail-oriented.
• Knowledge of safe industrial work practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer service orientation.
• Ability to work in and contribute to a team setting.
• Intermediate computer skills including MS Office.
• Ability to follow maintenance manuals and procedures to repair equipment.
• Ability to assist in the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of all material handling equipment and components is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Uses advanced troubleshooting skills to diagnose and repair mechanical problems.
• Diagnoses mechanical and basic electrical problems using technical drawings.
• Minimize downtime and unsafe conditions by performing preventative and predictive maintenance.
• Conduct routine inspections of material handling equipment.
• Assist in troubleshooting and diagnosing equipment issues.
• Document maintenance activities and repairs.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas.
• Assist in inventory management and spare parts tracking.
• Follow all OSHA and internal safety standards.
• Must possess a passport along with the ability to travel to Canada and Mexico.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork

MS Office basics

Tools

CMMS

Handheld tools

Power tools

Job description

Daifuku Intralogistics America is seeking a maintenance technician to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair of Automated Material Handling systems. Prior material handling experience is not required for this position; we value mechanical and electrical aptitude.

You will diagnose problems, perform preventative maintenance, conduct routine inspections, document activities, maintain clean work areas, assist in inventory and spare parts tracking, and follow OSHA safety standards.