Automation Maintenance Technician (ONSITE) Reno, NV

Company Overview 

S&S Activewear is a leading North American, tech-enabled specialty distributor of imprintable apparel, including t-shirts, fleece, athletic wear, headwear, workwear, scrubs and accessories. We pride ourselves on being the “critical link” that enables our 100+ brand partners such as Adidas, Columbia and Gildan to reach our hyper-fragmented base of customers, comprised of apparel decorators, eRetailers and promotional products distributors that embellish apparel items for diverse end consumer use cases (e.g., everyday wear, concerts, fitness attire, life events, team sports, etc.). At S&S, we differentiate in the market through a customer service focus, strategic product portfolio, world-class distribution infrastructure, a collaborative growth culture and a relentless focus on technology and innovation. 

 Our success has compounded since the Company’s humble beginnings in 1988 as a regional t-shirt distributor to a leading, multi-billion-dollar value-added distribution platform that drives market penetration for our suppliers while enabling the growth, operations and fulfillment for a diverse range of customers across channels and business sizes.  We strive to be the apparel distributor of choice while inspiring and fostering growth for customers, employees and suppliers through our core values of service, deep relationships, innovation, continuous improvement and accountability. 

Job Description 

The Automation Maintenance Technician’s role is responsible for overseeing the installation, repair, and preventative maintenance of robotic fixtures and equipment to ensure that the equipment is to code and functioning to optimal levels of quality and safety. 

Oversees robotic equipment maintenance, repairs, and reports for, new models, enhancements and expansions. Maintains accuracy of all spare parts inventory, accounts for all usage, maintains all work order maintenance and repair documentation.  Troubleshoots, maintains, repairs, and test equipment to improve systems uptime and reliability. maintains and updates all process documentation. Must demonstrate the knowledge and ability to employ safe work practices.

The Automation Maintenance Technician and all S&S Activewear employees must adhere to the guidelines presented in the S&S Activewear employee handbook.

Compensation and Schedule 

Monday-Friday, Full-Time, Exempt  

Reno, NV (Onsite) 9550 N. Virginia St. - Reno. NV 89506

Benefits

• Vacation, Personal, and Sick time
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short/Long term disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K with 3% company contribution
• Discounts on brand name apparel
• Employee events
• Opportunities for advancement 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Perform preventive maintenance on all automated equipment as scheduled and directed.
• Carry out scheduled robotic and facilities equipment inspections to identify and resolve issues.
• Evaluate/ diagnose and perform repairs on automation equipment not functioning properly.
• Accurately document and communicate all preventative maintenance and repair activities daily.
• Responsible for all spare parts inventory usage and accuracy, provide weekly summary.
• Adjust work schedule as needed to accommodate business needs, to perform certain tasks outside of normal operations functions.
• Actively coordinate and communicate with operations team to maximize equipment availability to ensure minimal disruptions.
• Responsible for the security of all company tools and diagnostic devices used in this department.
• Assist in the training and development of the assistant automation technicians.

Requirements

• Associates or higher degree from a vocational school or college with a focus in the Mechanical or Electrical field:
• 3 years of experience in automation / PLC controls, robotic, mechanical and electronic systems.
• Must be a highly flexible indivi