CHEP · 4 months ago
Automation Technician I - 3rd Shift (10pm-6:30am)
Livonia, Michigan, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expCHEP is a global organization that specializes in supply chain solutions through its innovative share-and-reuse business model. They are seeking an Automation Technician I to perform and manage plant maintenance programs, ensuring safety, quality, and environmental protection in all maintenance activities. The role involves troubleshooting, repairing, and enhancing the efficiency of automated equipment while adhering to health and safety protocols.
Outsourcing
Responsibilities
Perform proactive and reactive maintenance activities with a multi-skilled approach, ensuring strict adherence to health and safety protocols at all times
Support the site’s reliability initiatives by identifying failure modes, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions to improve equipment performance
Assist in scheduling and executing maintenance tasks, ensuring proper documentation of work orders and tasks to maintain accurate maintenance records
Actively seek opportunities to improve maintenance processes and procedures, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and contributing to overall plant performance
Conduct risk assessments for all tasks using site-specific or dynamic risk assessment procedures to ensure the safety of both equipment and personnel
Prioritize employee health and safety, product quality, and environmental protection in all maintenance activities, ensuring all efforts contribute to improved plant performance and reliability
Responsible for hands on maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of all plant pneumatics, hydraulics, and electric systems including program logic control (PLC) systems controls machine network devices (EthernetIP Network)
Responsible for hands on maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of all process hand tools, such as pneumatic or electric reciprocating saws and nail guns
Performs minor unscheduled maintenance and repair on trucking equipment such as forklifts and yard shuttle trucks
Responsible for accurate and timely documentation of performance and processes as required by local and regional leadership
Accurately complete additional scheduling and repair material documentation and reporting as required
Active participation in machine process and design improvement forums is required
Participate in health and safety programs including council or committee meetings, OSHA and corporate mandated training, certification and recertification
Basic use of welding/cutting equipment
And any other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Mechanically inclined – Knowledge of and demonstrable ability to use common mechanics tools
Willing to work non-traditional hours including nights, weekends and holidays with on-call availability
Associates Degree or equivalent experience
Ability to stand and walk on concrete floors for up to 12 hours and lift 75 pounds
Ability to read and use mechanical and electrical schematics for troubleshooting
Ability to use an electrical Multimeter for troubleshooting
Understanding of and ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial pneumatic and hydraulic system components, such as pumps, valves, cylinders, motors and solenoids
Understanding of and ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical system components such as motors, variable AC drives, PLCs, and field sensors
Understanding of industrial air compressors and peripheral components such as, dryers, water separators and automatic bleed off
3-5 years of experience in industrial machine maintenance
Knowledge of HMI operation and troubleshooting
Proven track record of production machine maintenance and repair success
History of effectively working in a team environment
Demonstrated success handling multiple high priority projects, in addition to normal responsibilities
Ability to use and navigate MS office and internet applications
Knowledge of OSHA and Control of Hazardous Energy procedures and regulations
NEC 70E electrical Safety
Ability to use Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
May require standing for long periods of time, intermittent stooping/bending, pushing/pulling, reaching above shoulder, and repetitively rotating hand/wrist/forearm with or without accommodation
The role involves working in a warehouse or manufacturing environment
Exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures may occur
Personal protective equipment (PPE) required
Preferred
Control panels and power cabinets
3 phase 480-volt power systems
Rockwell Automation Compact Logic (RSLogix 5000)
Ethernet IP networks, EthernetIP on machine devices and VFDs
Yaskawa, Fanuc or Kuka robot experience
Chain Drive Live Roller Conveyor systems
Chain Conveyors
Belt Conveyors
Hydraulics pumps and circuits
Air compressors
Pneumatic circuits valves
Benefits
Competitive Pay + Annual Bonus
Benefits Day 1!
401K w/ company match (up to 4%)
FREE company-paid vision, short-term disability, and life insurance!!
Employee Stock Match Program!
Tuition reimbursement, parental leave, childcare assistance, profit sharing, wellness incentives and MORE!
Company
CHEP
CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organisation on earth.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2016-11-02Acquired
Leadership Team
Adrienne N.
Talent Acquisition Partner
Derek Ishler
Finance Business Partner, Automotive
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