What are the responsibilities and job description for the Autonomous Maintenance Tech position at Westrock Coffee?
We are seeking a Technical Operator dedicated to operating, maintaining, and optimizing automated production equipment through autonomous maintenance practices. This role emphasizes proactive care--cleaning, lubrication, inspection, and minor adjustments--to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime. While basic troubleshooting is required, the primary focus is to use continuous improvement to maintain the production equipment to sustain a world-class operational standard.
Job Duties:
- Adhere to safety protocols and safety maps to perform minor interventions and/or lockout/tagout.
- Assign tasks as needed for operators and support staff for retail lines
- Ensure products comply with quality expectations and specifications
- Operate, maintain, and optimize automated machinery to ensure smooth production workflows.
- Perform autonomous maintenance tasks such as cleaning, inspection, lubrication, and centerlining.
- Perform visual inspections to detect abnormalities and prevent failures/downtime.
- Conduct routine operational checks and ensure machines are ready for start-up and shut-down.
- Monitor equipment performance and identify early signs of wear or abnormal conditions.
- Train newer or less technical operators how to properly operate and maintain the equipment.
- Participate in root cause analysis for recurring issues and collaborate with maintenance teams for corrective actions.
- Assist in new equipment installation, testing, and commissioning to ensure proper autonomous maintenance standards are established.
- Maintain accurate logs of machine performance, downtime, and maintenance interventions.
- Participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
- Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams for system upgrades, calibration, and modifications.
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
- Associates degree or technical diploma in Engineering Technology, Automation, Mechatronics, etc.
- 2--5 years of experience operating and maintaining complex, automated equipment in a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment.
- 2-5 years of experience working in automotive repair/technology or other electrical/mechanical trade.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and autonomous maintenance pillar.
- Strong understanding of electrical systems, sensors, and actuators.
- Basic understanding of PLCs (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and HMI systems.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.
- Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
- Good communication and documentation skills.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing or Six Sigma principles.
- OSHA, NFPA 70E, or equivalent electrical safety certification.
- Experience with robotic
- Technical Operator Certification
Equal Opportunity Employer / Vets / Disabled