Mobile Automation Technician

ZipRecruiter; Whiteland (IN); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting platform is seeking a Mobile Automation Technician who will be responsible for maintenance and repairs on packaging machines across the U.S. This role requires 90% travel and mechanical expertise, with an emphasis on electrical troubleshooting and a valid driver's license. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in a similar position and must be able to work independently.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License is required.
• 5-7 years as a plant mechanic or field service technician.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on electromechanical packaging machines.
• Develop best practices and optimization techniques for packaging lines.
• Support deployment and setup of new equipment installations.

Skills

Mechanical expertise

Electrical troubleshooting experience

Proficient with hand tools

Skilled with computers

Forklift certification

Job description

Overview

MOBILE AUTOMATION TECHNICIAN
90% TRAVEL TO LOCATIONS NATIONALLY

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance and repairs on electromechanical packaging machines, air compressors, robots, tray formers and other related equipment in Sojo mobile packaging deployments
• Develops a deep understanding of best practices and optimization techniques for Sojo’s packaging lines, and works with Engineering and Operations teams to improve performance
• Supports the deployment and setup of new Sojo Packaging equipment installations
• Changes over lines based on pre-programmed recipes for new packaging formats
• Evaluates equipment failures for root cause and works with broader technical team to make improvements on the equipment
• Install modifications and upgrades to equipment as instructed by manager
• Follow PM schedules and procedures, recording all relevant information in Sojo’s Computerized Maintenance Management System
• Install replacement materials and support upgrades to equipment and machines
• Lubricate, clean and service equipment.
• Maintains a safe, clean working area.
• All other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License
• Mechanical expertise and proficient with hand tools
• Skilled with computers
• Electrical troubleshooting experience
• Knowledge of safety practices for working with factory equipment
• Forklift certified a plus
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Possess a sense of urgency and ownership.
• 5-7 years as a plant mechanic or field service technician
• Willingness to travel 90%-100% of the time

Physical Demands

In a typical work setting, people in this job:

• Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Kneel, stoop, crouch, bend, stretch, twist or crawl.
• Operate sky jack of up to 22-feet
• Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
• See between colors, shades, and brightness.