Automation Technician

Newcold Advanced Cold Logistics

Hagerstown, MD

Pay: $34+/hr

**Position Overview**

As the **Maintenance/Automation Technician** , you will be responsible for performing 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.

**Roles and Responsibilities**

· 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.

Starting pay: $34.00 per hour

**Requirements**

· 3+ years of work experience in industrial maintenance or related field.

· Working knowledge of mechanical systems, including conveyors and related systems.

· Working knowledge of electrical systems, including low-voltage, high-voltage 480V, and 3-phase motors.

· Previous experience with PLCs is a plus, as is familiarity with ammonia refrigeration systems.

· Physical Requirements

· Must be in good physical condition

· 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

· Frequently will be required to wear SCBA while working, requiring employee to be clean shaven

**Education/Certification**

High School Degree

Associate's degree or equivalent level of training