What are the responsibilities and job description for the ILUS - Automation Tech II position at Daifuku North America?
About Us
Daifuku is the nation’s leading independent, U.S.‐based provider of intelligent material handling systems. With hundreds of engineers in‐house, the company designs, manufactures, integrates, and installs the full spectrum of intralogistics solutions. We provide leading‐edge conveyor and sortation systems, voice and light‐directed order fulfillment equipment, controls and software, robotics, mezzanines, and structures.
If you want to join a team of industry leading experts and who want to create an impact on the future of material handling solutions, we want to hear from you.
Position Summary
The Automation Tech II w orks with minimal supervision to resolve electro-mechanical issues and equipment errors on automated material handling systems and related equipment and perform repair and preventive maintenance. Performs on-site set-up, programming, and customer training.
Responsibilities
Daifuku is the nation’s leading independent, U.S.‐based provider of intelligent material handling systems. With hundreds of engineers in‐house, the company designs, manufactures, integrates, and installs the full spectrum of intralogistics solutions. We provide leading‐edge conveyor and sortation systems, voice and light‐directed order fulfillment equipment, controls and software, robotics, mezzanines, and structures.
If you want to join a team of industry leading experts and who want to create an impact on the future of material handling solutions, we want to hear from you.
Position Summary
The Automation Tech II w orks with minimal supervision to resolve electro-mechanical issues and equipment errors on automated material handling systems and related equipment and perform repair and preventive maintenance. Performs on-site set-up, programming, and customer training.
Responsibilities
- Uses advanced troubleshooting skills to diagnose and repair mechanical problems
- Performs PLC troubleshooting and debugging
- Diagnoses mechanical and electrical problems using technical drawings
- Performs on-site set-up, programming, and training
- Completes detailed reports and other paperwork
- Follows up on completed work with customers and other departments to ensure resolution
- Follows all Preventive Maintenance programs
- Completes all assigned training plans
- Complies with all safety programs, policies and procedures
- 2 years working in material handling industry preferred or equivalent industry experience
- e xperience with CMMS platfor m a plus
- 2 years industry experience or equivalent.
- Familiarity with material handling equipment and PLCs.
- Familiarity with material handling equipment and knowledge of function
- Working knowledge of handheld and power tools
- Basic knowledge of PLCs and motor control
- Advanced ability to troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, moderate electrical, and controls defects
- Advanced ability to interpret both mechanical and electric drawings and schematics
- Self-motivated, organized and detail-oriented
- Knowledge of safe industrial work practices
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Customer service orientation
- Ability to work in and contribute to a team setting
- Intermediate computer skills including MS Office
- Follow maintenance manuals and procedures to repair equipment
- Ability to guide and teach Automation Tech I
- Support SOP creation and technical documentation
- Ability to assist in the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of all material handling equipment and components a plus
- Must be able to speak, read and understand the English language