Company Overview 

Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Bolingbrook, IL, S&S Activewear is the leading wholesaler to the imprintable apparel and uniform market in the United States and Canada. S&S offers more than 100 brands, including Adidas, Champion, Columbia, Dickies, Fruit of the Loom, Gildan, Oakley, Richardson, Tommy Hilfiger, etc. The wholesaler specializes in blank sportswear, corporate apparel, and accessories – including everything from basic t-shirts to fashion-forward apparel – and features the best selection the industry has to offer. 

S&S has grown under the current management team and owners from a successful midwestern t-shirt and fleece distributor into an industry leader with approximately $2.5 billion in annual sales. In March 2021, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (“CD&R”) acquired S&S Activewear. CD&R believed S&S to be a leading distribution platform with sustainable competitive advantage following significant strategic investments in its geographic reach, people, and technology. 

Today, S&S has the largest one & two-day distribution footprint in the industry, with its products reaching 99% of the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico within two days and 44 states in just one day.

About Clayton, Dubilier & Rice

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice is a private investment firm with a strategy predicated on building stronger, more profitable businesses. Since inception, CD&R has managed the investment of more than $35 billion in 100 companies with an aggregate transaction value of more than $150 billion. The Firm has offices in New York and London.

Job Description 

The Automation Maintenance Technician’s role is responsible for overseeing the installation, repair, and preventative maintenance of robotic fixtures and equipment to ensure that the equipment is to code and functioning to optimal levels of quality and safety. 

Oversees robotic equipment maintenance, repairs, and reports for, new models, enhancements and expansions. Maintains accuracy of all spare parts inventory, accounts for all usage, maintains all work order maintenance and repair documentation. Troubleshoots, maintains, repairs, and test equipment to improve systems uptime and reliability. maintains and updates all process documentation. Must demonstrate the knowledge and ability to employ safe work practices.

The Automation Maintenance Technician and all S&S Activewear employees must adhere to the guidelines presented in the S&S Activewear employee handbook.

Compensation and Schedule 

$71k-$75k Annually, Monday-Friday, Full-Time, Exempt

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Benefits

• Vacation, Personal, and Sick time
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short/Long term disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K with 3% company contribution
• Discounts on brand name apparel
• Employee events
• Opportunities for advancement 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Perform preventive maintenance on all automated equipment as scheduled and directed.
• Carry out scheduled robotic and facilities equipment inspections to identify and resolve issues.
• Evaluate/ diagnose and perform repairs on automation equipment not functioning properly.
• Accurately document and communicate all preventative maintenance and repair activities daily.
• Responsible for all spare parts inventory usage and accuracy, provide weekly summary.
• Adjust work schedule as needed to accommodate business needs, to perform certain tasks outside of normal operations functions.
• Actively coordinate and communicate with operations team to maximize equipment availability to ensure minimal disruptions.
• Responsible for the security of all company tools and diagnostic devices used in this department.
• Assist in the training and development of the assistant automation technicians.

Requirements

• Associates or higher degree from a vocational school or college with a focus in the Mechanical or Electrical field:
• 3 years of experience in automation / PLC controls, robotic, mechanical and electronic systems.
• Must be a highly flexible individual that can adjust to changes quickly.
• Must be willing to work overtime and holidays as needed to maintain maximum uptime on all robotic equipment and systems.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams.
•  Preferred 3 years of hands-on troubleshooting experience to include:
• Ensure department compliance of all safety requirements and proper use of (PPE) Personal Protective Equipment
• Experience with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• 2 Experience carrying out scheduled robotic and facilities equipment inspections to identify and resolve issues.
• 3 years of experience conducting preventative maintenance.
• Experience maintaining and modifying electrical systems.
• Experience troubleshooting complex electrical systems.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting and repairing automated robotics systems.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting pneumatic systems.
• Experience troubleshooting and replacing associated robotic components.
• Experience interpreting technical schematics: electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, etc.
• 3 years of experience in utilizing various diagnostic software and tools.
• 3 years of experience working with automated conveyors and controls.
• 3 years of experience with electrical and electronic principles, National Electrical Code (NEC), and industrial electronics
• 3 years of experience reading blueprints and schematics.
• 3 years of experience with Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) programs
• 3 years of work order management (CMMS)

Physical Demands

In performing this job, the employee must stand and walk for an 8 hour shift. Additionally, the position requires frequent grasping, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and handling of items with hands and arms, up to 50 lbs. Moderate hand-eye coordination, near vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, adjusting focus and hearing.

Working Environment

The job will be performed entirely in the warehouse where conditions can range from warm to cool. The job will be performed around warehouse machines and equipment with a moderate level of noise. Employee must be able to work in a high-volume, high-demand environment while meeting strenuous customer deadlines. Employee must be able to change priorities or job duties as needed and interact with employees at all levels.

S&S Activewear welcomes people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating a diverse culture and supporting human growth. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We conduct business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer, and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons. S&S participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. This job offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.