Field Automation Technician I

Daifuku North America; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of intelligent material handling systems is looking for a Maintenance Technician to assist with scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of automated systems. The role involves troubleshooting mechanical issues, conducting inspections, and ensuring adherence to safety standards. Candidates should have experience in related technical fields and the ability to travel as part of their responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in automotive, HVAC, elevator repair, or machinery.
• Experience with CMMS platform is a plus.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical problems.
• Conduct routine inspections of material handling equipment.
• Minimize downtime through preventative maintenance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical skills

Teamwork

Customer service orientation

Job description

Overview

About Us

Daifuku is the nation’s leading independent, U.S.‐based provider of intelligent material handling systems. With hundreds of engineers in‐house, the company designs, manufactures, integrates, and installs the full spectrum of intralogistics solutions. We provide leading‐edge conveyor and sortation systems, voice and light‐directed order fulfillment equipment, controls and software, robotics, mezzanines, and structures.

If you want to join a team of industry leading experts and who want to create an impact on the future of material handling solutions, we want to hear from you.

Position Summary

Assists with scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair of all Automated Material Handling systems. Previous material handling system experience is not required for this position.

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.
• Travels up to 75%

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience working as an automotive technician, HVAC system, elevator repair, electrician, building maintenance or experience working with machinery or equivalent experience

• 1-2 years working in material handling industry preferred but not required

• Experience with CMMS platform a plus

• 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

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