Automation Maintenance Technician II

Primary Responsibility

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

• Performs 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.
• Performs preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, and troubleshooting on 3-phase electrical systems.
• Performs corrective repairs and troubleshooting on variable frequency drives (VFDs) and servo drives.
• Experienced with industrial machine Ethernet networking.
• Proficient with electrical wiring of equipment and system control panels.
• Maintains accurate preventive maintenance records.
• Work flexible shifts if required, including on call.
• Keeps work area clean and performs housekeeping duties as required.
• Performs 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.