Automation Technician

Newrest IAH Catering Operation sis seeking a motivated Automation Technician to support our high-volume airlinecatering operation s is a hands-on technical role responsible forthe maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of automated and electromechanicalsystems, including robotic packing lines, automated conveyor systems, and commercial warewashing equipment. We are looking for someone with solidindustrial maintenance fundamentals, strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting instincts, and a genuine eagerness to learn.

This role works alongsideplumbers, HVAC techs, and electricians, and coordinates their involvement whenautomation issues cut across trade boundaries. A core focus of this role is preventative maintenance, ensuring automated systems are proactively maintained to maximize uptime and extend equipment life across the facility. Uptime is critical; you'll be a key part of the team that keeps production running.

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance onrobotic packing lines, automated conveyor systems, and commercial warewashingsystems
• Diagnose and resolve PLC faults, VFD issues,sensor failures, and control system anomalies following documented procedure sand fault codes
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals to isolate and resolve faults; facility as-built drawings
• Troubleshoot motor controls, variable frequencydrives, and industrial sensors (proximity, photoelectric, limit switches)
• Perform component-level replacement andswap-outs; coordinate third party repair for specialized electronics as needed
• Lead, collaborate with, and coordinate plumbers,HVAC, and electrical trades when automation issues have cross-disciplinecomponents
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, partsinventory, and work orders in the CMMS
• Respond to after-hours or on-call situations for critical system failures as required
• Support commissioning, equipment upgrades, andvendor service visits for automated equipment
• Accompany the control bodies/companies involved during regulatory visits or works
• Draw up intervention reports and inform your manager in the event of an anomaly.
• Conduct periodic quality checks on equipment and systems to ensure everything is up to standard.
• As a privileged interlocutor for field operations, you will ensure the improvement and optimization of installation sin compliance with safety rules.

• Takes ownership of problems and sees them through to resolution
• Is genuinely curious about how automated systemswork and wants to grow their expertise
• Communicates clearly and works well as part of amulti-trade maintenance team
• Shows up reliably for rotating shifts in a 24/7operation; this facility does not slow down
• Asks good questions and is comfortable learning from vendors, manufacturers, and teammates

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work at heights,and in confined spaces
• Comfortable standing for extended periods in a fast-paced production environment
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays