Automation Maintenance Technician II

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Join the Cold Chain That Feeds the World. For over 120 years, Americold has connected producers, processors, distributors, and retailers to ensure food stays safe, fresh, and accessible. With 240+ facilities across four continents and 14,000+ team members, we’re a global leader in temperature‑controlled logistics. Our mission is to help our customers feed the world – and we’re looking for people who share that purpose.

We value customer service, innovation, and inclusion, and we invest in our people’s growth and well‑being. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a company that puts people first, Americold is the place for you.

Works under general supervision performing maintenance and repairs on automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) equipment in a cold storage warehouse environment.

• Perform routine preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, modular overhauls, and troubleshooting on ASRS pallet handling equipment: high bay cranes, low bay cranes, trolleys, conveyors, elevators, turntables, stretch film wrappers, etc.
• Perform preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, and troubleshooting on 3‑phase electrical systems.
• Perform corrective repairs and troubleshooting on variable frequency drives (VFDs) and servo drives.
• Be experienced with industrial machine Ethernet networking.
• Be proficient with electrical wiring of equipment and system control panels.
• Maintain accurate preventive maintenance records.
• Work flexible shifts if required, including on call.
• Keep work area clean and perform housekeeping duties as required.
• Perform related work and other job assignments as required.

• 2+ years maintenance experience on ASRS systems or equivalent.
• Understands principles of lubrication, power transmission (i.e., sprockets, chains, belts, drives, clutches), hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Understands electrical safety including arc flash.
• Knowledge of 3‑phase electrical systems.
• Experience using Lockout Tagout (LOTO) procedures and devices.
• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

• Experience working in a Cold Storage environment.
• Knowledge of 3‑phase electrical systems.
• Technical training or education in Mechatronics, Electrical Studies, Industrial Maintenance or related field.
• Experience using Oracle Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Successfully completed HAZMAT Responder training.
• Successfully completed RETA courses.

• May be required to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures of –15 degrees Fahrenheit and outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold and precipitation).
• Must tolerate heights up to 35 ft. and be able to access elevated platforms and catwalks.
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; push; pull; reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel; and crouch.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to use hand and power tools.
• Must be able to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, and/or manipulate parts & tools.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception. Either naturally or with the aid of eye glasses.
• Able to work nights and weekends.
• Able to pass a physical and respiratory exam.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.

At Americold, we believe in taking care of our people. We offer benefits designed to support your health, financial well‑being, and future. Our associates know what’s in it for them – opportunity, purpose and a values‑driven culture. When you join Americold, you become part of a mission to help our customers feed the world.

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Americold offers a range of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, STD/LTD coverage, 401(k) with Company match, FSA, life insurance, EAP, and paid time off, some of which may vary depending on the particular position and whether it is covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA).