ERLA Automation Technician

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

Training opportunities

Job summary

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated in Erlanger, KY seeks an Automation Technician to maintain automated warehouse systems, conveyors, and electromechanical equipment.

You will monitor performance, perform preventive maintenance, and document work using SAP, Excel and related tools. You should have a high school diploma or GED plus 2 years of additional education, 2+ years maintenance experience in automation, and basic PLC knowledge.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2 additional years of education in college or technical school.
• 2+ years of maintenance experience in a production, facility, or automation environment.
• Electrical safety understanding.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and repair automated warehousing systems for efficiency and reliability.
• Perform planned preventive maintenance on automation equipment.
• Maintain facility equipment in corrective and preventive capacity.
• Support operations across facility functions.
• Report work performed and communicate findings.

Skills

Electrical experience

PLC knowledge

SAP

Excel

Word

Outlook

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

2 years of college/tech schooling

Mechatronics / Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Locations: Erlanger

Pay Range: $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.