Electro-Mechanical Technician

Americold; Rochelle, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Americold is seeking an electro-mechanical maintenance technician to maintain electrical and mechanical systems in our cold storage automated facility in Rochelle, IL. You will troubleshoot, perform preventive and corrective maintenance, and document work in the CMMS while ensuring safety and food-grade standards.

The role requires 3–7 years of related experience, CMRT preferred, and familiarity with SAP or Oracle and budgeting/continuous improvement practices.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years electro-mechanical maintenance experience in automated facilities.
• CMRT certification or equivalent preferred.
• Certifications or formal training in related experiences preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance activities, troubleshooting, overhauls/rebuilds, and continuous improvement activities.
• Maintains accurate record of work performed via CMMS.
• Keels work area clean and performs housekeeping duties as required.
• Performs related work and other job assignments as required.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Mechatronics

CMMS

Education

CMRT certification

Certifications or formal training

Tools

SAP

Oracle

CMMS

Job description

About Us

Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen product reaches foods suppliers, restaurants, and your local grocery store without spoilage. Our customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety in order to deliver on their commitments.

What You’ll Do:

Works under general supervision, individually and on a team, performing maintenance activities on Electrical and Mechanical Systems in a cold storage automated facility.

• Primary Proficiency: Electrical and Mechanical systems – For example; various types of conveyors, turntables, palletizers, pallet dispensers, stretch wrapping machines, label printers, trolleys, high bay/low bay cranes, pallet and/or case shuttles, VFD’s, Servo Motors, sensors, etc.
• Secondary Proficiency: Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Robotics, Vision Systems, etc.
• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance activities, troubleshooting, overhauls/rebuilds, and continuous improvement activities
• Maintains accurate record of work performed via CMMS
• Keeps work area clean and performs housekeeping duties as required
• Performs related work and other job assignments as required

What Experience and Education You Need:

• 3-7 years electro-mechanical systems (mechatronics) maintenance experience in an automated facility or equivalent is required
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT) or equivalent is preferred
• Certifications or formal training in related experiences are preferred

What Could Set You Apart:

• Experience using Lockout Tagout (LOTO) procedures and devices
• Understands principles of lubrication, power transmission (sprockets, chains, belts, bearings, etc)
• Understands electrical safety including arc flash and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Understands principles of electrical system, tools, techniques and troubleshooting
• Understanding of concepts of how electrical systems and components fail
• Knowledge of 3-phase electrical systems
• Proficient working with electrical wiring of equipment, system control panels, and diagrams/schematics
• Understanding of Safety Devices (i.e., light curtains, door locks, safety relays)
• Proficient with sensors and devices (i.e., photoeyes, proximity sensors, limit switches)
• Ability to demonstrate technical skills in an on-the-job training type of environment for other maintenance team members
• Understanding of precision maintenance techniques and associated tools
• Understanding of concepts of preventative and predictive maintenance techniques, tools, and processes
• Experience using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). Knowledge of SAP or Oracle is preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team as needed
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, as well as interpret drawings and equipment diagrams

Physical Requirements:

• Requires the ability to sit for long periods of time, with frequent interruptions
• Requires several hours per day of sitting, getting up and down from chairs, and reaching, or bending
• Requires manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work
• Talking, hearing, and seeing are important elements of completing assigned tasks
• May require travel by automobile and airplane
• May require visiting facility operations in temperatures at or below freezing
• May carry loads related to travel and occasionally lifts, carries, positions, or moves objects weighing up to 20 pounds
• Requires the use of various electronic tools
• Occasionally works evenings or weekends in order to complete objectives or to attend meetings
• Requires the ability to relate to others beyond giving and receiving instructions: must partner with colleagues without exhibiting behavioral extremes
• Requires the performance of work activities including reasoning, negotiating, instructing, persuading, or speaking with others; and respond appropriately to constructive feedback from executive management

The Company’s good-faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting for this position is $28.25 - $39.00 hr.Performance-based incentives are part of the overall compensation package. Rate may vary based on work location.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws

EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW