What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Automation Technician position at NewCold?
Job Purpose
As a Maintenance Tech, you will perform a broad range of maintenance and repair activities to ensure the warehouse can operate effectively and efficiently. Maintain a professional culture on site and a commitment to Health & Safety, in line with company values.
Key Result Areas Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Responsibilities
- All equipment on site is maintained regularly and repaired in a timely manner to minimize operational downtime.
- Ensuring all equipment is maintained according to supplier guidelines. This includes conveyors, cranes, refrigeration systems (evaporators and condensers), fire protection, freezer doors, pallet-handling equipment, dock doors and other mechanical systems.
- Performing planned preventative maintenance and repairs in a timely and safe manner, with minimal impact to normal operations
- Communicating with Planners and System Operators about equipment downtime
- Perform planned preventative maintenance on equipment while minimally impacting normal operations.
- Troubleshoot, repair and/or replace components in conveyors, cranes, pneumatic equipment, hydraulic equipment, and other mechanical systems.
- Troubleshoot and fix problems with control systems, low-voltage, and high-voltage electrical systems.
- Coordinate with Planners and System Operators to ensure repairs are communicated to the team and scheduled with minimal impact to normal operations.
- Setup and operate machine tools such as milling machine, grinder, drill, etc to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs and fixtures, as required.
- Operate cutting torch and welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
- Ensure actions are executed in conformance with OSHA, FSDA requirements, and all other company policies to maintain a safe working environment.
- Perform testing of fire suppression systems, fire alarms, and ammonia alarms, as required by local regulations.
- Monitor ammonia refrigeration system and optimize performance.
- Understand all equipment service agreements and warranties.
- Coordinate with equipment suppliers for warranty claims, annual maintenance, and significant repairs
- Report, plan and track all maintenance and engineering issues using maintenance software.
- Keep accurate registration of spare parts and tools in line with company policy. Perform general facility maintenance including minor plumbing, General Electric, lighting and minor building repairs.
Requirements: Education, Experience and Physical demands
Experience Requirements
· 3 years of work experience in industrial maintenance or related field
· Working knowledge of mechanical systems, including conveyors systems, cranes, doors, MHE specifically and ensuring that they are running and maintained to supplier guidelines.
· Working knowledge of electrical systems, including low-voltage, high-voltage 480V, and 3-phase motors
Physical Demands
• Must be in good physical condition & weight between 130-310 pounds
• Must be able to lift 50lbs
• Must be able to work effectively in cold freezer environment
• Must be able to climb 120ft ladder using safety harness
• Will be required to wear a SCBA while working, requiring employee to be clean shaven
