Warehouse Maintenance Technician 1st Shift

Ryder System, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid training

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

PTO first year

Safety gear provided

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. is hiring a Warehouse Automation Maintenance Technician in Indianapolis, IN. The role focuses on maintaining and repairing automated warehouse equipment, troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, and vision systems, and ensuring safe, reliable operation across facilities nationwide.

You will work Monday through Saturday on a shift that supports continuous distribution operations, with comprehensive benefits, paid training, and a pathway for skill growth within a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Maintain and repair warehouse automation equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and drives to diagnose faults.
• Work with WES/WMS interfaces to ensure proper messaging.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on conveyors and automation systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair warehouse automation equipment including AS/RS and AGVs.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Utilize CMMS for work orders and spare parts control.
• Maintain clean, organized maintenance areas and participate in safety initiatives.
• Support continuous improvement and standard operating procedures.

Skills

Maintenance

PLC troubleshooting

HMI programming

Electric motors

WES/WMS communication

Safety procedures

Problem solving

Vision systems

Forklift/MHE awareness

Independent work

Education

Vocational or Technical certification

4+ years relevant experience

Tools

Allen Bradley

Ignition

Wonderware

Cognex Vision

Datalogic Vision

Keyence Vision

Vision systems software

Job description

Position Description

Ryder is hiring a Warehouse Automation Maintenance Technician in Indianapolis, Indiana — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career you can feel good about.

Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly

• Hourly Pay $34.00 per hour

• Schedule: A Shift Sunday- Wednesday 6:00AM - 4:30PM

Ryder Warehouse Associates work in clean, organized, and well-run facilities to provide the safest supply chain environment

• Products Being Handled: Manual and Automated Supply Chain Warehouse Equipment

Various warehouse fulfillment specialist roles at Ryder support distribution across the US.

We have all benefits other Warehouse Distribution Facilities offer WITHOUT the WAIT!

• Paid Training and support to take your next step

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 K etc. Start at 30 Days

• Earn PTO starting Month 1. Up to 80 hours accrued in 1st year

• 401 K offers a company match

• HIGH VALUED Stock at 15 % Employee Discount

• Employee Discounts that save you money on Tools, Cars, Hotels, Electronics/Appliances, Cell Phones, Travel, and muchmore

• Safety Gear PROVIDED

• Caring Leadership prioritizing safety – every shift, every role.

• Focus on continuous improvement designed for success

At Ryder, you will be part of a team-first culture built on respect when joining a community of proud women and men in Supply Chain, including many Military Reservists and Veterans.

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

Requirements

• Vocational or Technical certification in related field or 4 years of relevant experience (in lieu of certification) required

• Two (2) years or more Maintenance repair and preventative maintenance on warehouse automation equipment required.

• One (1) year or more Experience with connecting to programable logic controllers (PLCs) for troubleshooting equipment issues. required

• Two (2) years or more Performing maintenance on high voltage (480v) equipment and AC/DC motors or components. required

• One (1) year or more Experience with using automation warehouse execution systems (WES) to ensure proper communication and messaging between WES and warehouse management systems (WMS). required

• One (1) year or more Using machine level HMI screens or machine level control systems to diagnose machine faults and validate inputs and outputs from the field back to the PLCs required.

• Knowledge of 480 volts and pneumatic equipment intermediate required

• Must have working knowledge of computer-based equipment maintenance and parts inventory systems. intermediate required

• Demonstrated independent problem-solving capability. intermediate required

• Ability to use PLC and HMI Programming software to add form and function to an established program, Allen Bradley, Ignition, and Wonderware preferred. intermediate required

• Understand 24VDC Control systems, photoelectric & proximity sensors intermediate required.

• Experience withprogramming/troubleshootingServo and Stepper motors and related software intermediate required.

• Ability to troubleshoot/program Bar Code Scanners and other Vision Systems, Specifically Cognex, Datalogic, Keyence, etc. intermediate required.

• Warehouse Maintenance safety procedures to include put not limited to: Lock Out Tag Out, Fall Restraint, and Forklift/MHE Operational Safety intermediate required.

• Knowledge of operating MHE to include by not limited to: Forklift, Scissor Lift, Boom Lift, etc. intermediate required.

• Ability to work independently in a safe manner including working at heights.

Important Note:

Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance work orders as assigned

• Troubleshoot and repair warehouse automation systems to include conveyor systems, auto storage and retrieval systems, auto guided vehicles, and other electrical and control systems in the facility

• Perform root cause and failure analysis on major equipment downtime events with site engineering and management and implement corr3ective actions to prevent reoccurrence

• Utilizes the computerized maintenance management systems to their fullest potential as a tool to keep the department organized and as a communication tool to the plant and corporate management

• Maintain and ensure spare parts inventories and/or consignment inventories are being maintained consistent with procedures

• Actively participate in safety and Lean programs; support the Ryder culture

• Ensure a clean and organized maintenance area. Facility always tour ready

• Participate in the continual development and improvement of maintenance policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures for the facility

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.