AUTOMATION MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN 2- 3RD SHIFT (6PM-4AM)

Who We Are: USCS is driven to advance, innovate and serve companies seeking the best service, facilities, and logistics in the cold chain. We are employee focused, an equal employment opportunity employer and would love to have you join our team. 

 

The Job Details: The Automation Technician II is an hourly position which supports the operation of an automated material handling system. This position focuses on ensuring that the ASRS and associated automated components are operating efficiently.  This position will diagnose and resolve errors, both physical and IT related.  Will use various computer applications to ensure that Warehouse Management System (WMS), Warehouse Control System (WCS), and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) communication and positioning of inventory is accurate in the system. Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

 

•      Independently monitor Warehouse Control System (WCS) interface for potential faults created in automation and follow SOP’s to clear machine faults in a timely and efficient manner. May need to physically move product (up to 100#) to resolve machine faults.

•      Commissioning and analyzing PLC to ensure accuracy and efficiency

•      Leading the team and providing direction on automation related responsibilities

•      Works with Assistant Chief Engineer on project and assigned tasks

•      Utilize the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Warehouse Control System (WCS) to troubleshoot errors related to the automated warehouse.

•      Monitor Warehouse Control System (WCS) for inventory comingling and initiate routines to consolidate pallets as appropriate to achieve required levels of pallet storage.

•      Monitor number of missions created by release of work to the system to ensure ability to complete required workload in automation and advise shift supervisor of potential conflicts.

•      Escalates errors and system outages acting as key liaison between operations, automation provider, and USCS specialist to help resolve errors.

•      Ensure data integrity on information utilized in Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Warehouse Control System (WCS) for operational execution.

•      Perform PM (preventative maintenance) as assigned on automation equipment.

•      Participate in continuous improvement teams on warehouse automation.

•      Follow Automated Processes to support successful execution of warehousing processes

•      Secondary job tasks include Maintenance Technician I and II tasks, as assigned.

o   Including, but not limited to: required paperwork, battery maintenance, general housekeeping and maintenance, troubleshooting, electrical work, welding, equipment maintenance, and other preventative maintenance tasks.

The Job Specifics:

•      Location, Department and Work Hours:  McDonough II, GA, Maintenance, Hours may vary

• Location: 1275 Medline Pl. McDonough, GA 30253 

•      Reports To: Assistant Chief Engineer and or Chief Engineer

•      Travel Amount: Varies

•      Job Type, EEO, and Job Code: Full-Time, Exempt JOB CODE

• Pay- Up to $35/hour
  **Depending on experience**

 

 

What We Are Looking For:

Education

•      High School Degree or GED

•      Advanced industry specific training and or certificate is highly preferred

Experience

•      Excellent knowledge and working experience with computer systems (prefer WMS and WCS experience)

•      Highly skilled with PLC

•      Effectively commission and repair conveyer systems and ASRS Cranes

•      Proficient in electrical systems

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