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KNAPP · 2 months ago

Resident Maintenance Technician

KNAPP is a global company specializing in intelligent solutions for digitizing and automating logistics processes. As a Resident Maintenance Technician, you will provide industrial Electrical/Mechanical expertise to maximize equipment utilization and efficiency while working closely with a team to maintain automated systems at customer locations.

LogisticsSupply Chain ManagementWarehouse AutomationWarehousing
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Responsibilities

Rectify electro-mechanical faults and specialist technical assistance as a support technician
Respond to emergency calls on Customer sites
Be safety conscious in all activities, demonstrate a track record of owning problems and promote successful completion of the tasks
Provide first-class response to Customer, ensuring as reasonably and practical as possible a first-time right policy
Provide emergency breakdown and specialist maintenance support
Handle set up and calibration of precision automation equipment
Create strong effective working relationships with Customer and their operational agents to enable Knapp to provide superior service
Achieve performance in terms of expected output, speed of response, quality of repair and standards of workmanship
Train customer’s maintenance team as required
Provide experience and expertise in the installation of conveyor and precision automation equipment
Maintain quality of service by ensuring effective communication with customers
Ensure that reports are well written and legible
Execute site quality procedures, safety procedures, and any statutory procedures
Participate in regular meetings with the Maintenance Shift Supervisor or Resident Site Manager or Site Maintenance Manager to discuss activities and progress, unless there is no on-site accountability in which case you would provide that information to the Resident Business Manager
Provide specialist maintenance service support to the Customer’s installed system
Ensure that all spare parts usage issues are logged appropriately and promptly with the Knapp Spare Parts team
Ensure proper care and maintenance of the tooling and equipment are provided
Provide flexibility and the best use of skills and capabilities
Ensure that all time sheets and documents are accurate and legible; to be submitted to Knapp on biweekly basis for approval
Experience in mechanical strip-down/re-assembly, basic field wiring, machine calibration and system testing
Ability to work against a timeframe to complete reactive repairs
Interact with on-site management keeping them informed of repair and maintenance progression and addressing their concerns in a professional manner
Show hands-on ownership of issues to achieve a quick time resolution
Ability to appreciate health & safety considerations with regard to given tasks and to carry out risk assessments
Mechanical aptitude, including the ability to read assembly drawings
Ability to operate hand tools and assemble parts onto equipment
Ability to follow set up instructions, assembly drawings and check lists
Strong attention to detail and exceptional follow-up skills
Excellent communication and customer service skills with both internal and external Customers
Computer literate with basic Microsoft Office skills
Willingness to learn and adapt to changing role requirements
Appreciation of cultural diversity
Perform other duties as required

Qualification

Electrical expertiseMechanical expertisePLC experienceHydraulics knowledgePneumatics knowledgeRobotic systems knowledgeCustomer service skillsBasic Microsoft OfficeWillingness to learnCultural diversity appreciationProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsTeam playerAttention to detail

Required

3 - 8 years of verifiable progressive experience as a Maintenance Repairman, Maintenance Electrician, Machine Repairman, or Industrial Maintenance Engineering
Demonstrated experience in providing repairs on various types of machinery systems, including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Ability to work against a timeframe to complete reactive repairs
Ability to appreciate health & safety considerations with regard to given tasks and to carry out risk assessments
Mechanical aptitude, including the ability to read assembly drawings
Ability to operate hand tools and assemble parts onto equipment
Ability to follow set up instructions, assembly drawings and check lists
Strong attention to detail and exceptional follow-up skills
Excellent communication and customer service skills with both internal and external Customers
Computer literate with basic Microsoft Office skills
Willingness to learn and adapt to changing role requirements
Authorization to work in the U.S. and/or Canada
Passport or ability to obtain passport
Physical requirements may include: sitting, squatting, walking, reaching out to arm's length, reaching over-head, lifting between 50-100 pounds, and reading

Preferred

Degree in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering
Bilingual (English/Spanish) and or (English/German)
Extensive experience in equipment maintenance, modifications and design
Strong problem-solving capabilities
Talent and commitment to provide a unique interpretation or analysis of our systems to customers
Process-oriented mentality
Theoretical and operational experience in the repair, troubleshooting and maintenance of PLC-based machinery, highly automated and robotic equipment and control systems
Network equipment interfaces, a plus
Hands-on experience and a team player committed to improve processes
Experience in reducing costs through processes and efficiencies
Strong verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

Great benefits with better than average employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability and more!
401k with a very generous employer match and no vesting!
Paid Vacation & Holidays
Profit Sharing
Paid Parental Leave
Subsidized Daycare
Tuition Reimbursement
Pet Insurance

Company

KNAPP

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H1B Sponsorship

KNAPP has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (15)
2024 (4)
2023 (7)
2022 (5)
2021 (4)
2020 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
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