Automation Maintenance Technician

Job Description: Salad & Go is looking to hire an Automation Technician who is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing automated systems and machinery to ensure efficient operations in various industries. Key Responsibilities: Maintenance and Repair: Perform routine maintenance and repairs on automated systems, including computer-controlled machinery, to ensure optimal performance and minimize equipment downtime. Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve technical issues related to automation systems, utilizing diagnostic tools and techniques to identify malfunctions. System Installation: Assist in the installation and configuration of new automated systems, ensuring they meet operational requirements and safety standards. Documentation: Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and system performance, and prepare reports for management, if needed. Collaboration: Work closely with engineers and other technical staff to improve system designs and enhance operational efficiency. Technical training: Provide documentation for technical training with other technicians for CK coverage. Special Projects: As needed. Required Skills and Qualifications: Education: An associate degree in automation technology, robotics, or a related field is typically required or active automation experience with certifications of training. Technical Skills: Proficiency in electronics, mechanics, and computer systems is essential. Familiarity with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and other technical software if needed is required. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively troubleshoot and resolve issues. Communication: Good verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with team members and document processes. Certifications: Optional industry certifications (e.g., OSHA, ISA) can enhance job prospects and demonstrate expertise. Work Environment: The role will require physical presence on-site and occasional conference calls for training other CK technicians. Benefits: Team Outings and Community Service Opportunity Major Growth Opportunities- Hourly to Salary Leadership Training Competitive pay Unlimited PTO Program Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Free Food! Hourly wage range: Based on local market wage. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Salad and Go will provide reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. Salad and Go is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Salad and Go is a one-of-a-kind drive-thru concept on a mission to make delicious, nutritious food convenient and affordable for ALL. Recipes crafted by our very own Michelin-star trained chef, are prepared in our central kitchens, and delivered directly to our stores, where our team members prepare made to order salads, wraps and breakfast burritos for our guests. Our food is offered at a price point that ensures accessibility because everyone deserves a delicious meal. We focus on a simple model that gives our guests convenient drive-thru, online ordering and delivery options. Salad and Go operates in more than 140 locations across Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma and Nevada and is expanding rapidly into new states. As part of our mission, Salad and Go puts special emphasis on community outreach and philanthropic initiatives. Our newly created Salad and Go Charities focuses on providing nutritious food to communities in need by donating nutrient-rich foods, supporting local programs that address food insecurity, and educating youth on building lifelong healthy habits. Our one-of-a-kind model is fundamentally changing food systems and igniting a positive, life-changing movement toward better food for all.