Electro-Mechanical Technician

Job Description

We have immediate openings for Automation Maintenance Technicians for our NEW state-of-the-art, fully-automated facility in Plainville, CT.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and career track progression.

ABOUT US

Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen product reaches foods suppliers, restaurants, and your local grocery store without spoilage. Our customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety in order to deliver on their commitments.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Works under general supervision, individually and on a team, performing maintenance activities on Electrical and Mechanical Systems in a cold storage automated facility.

Primary Proficiency: Electrical and Mechanical systems – For example; various types of conveyors, turntables, palletizers, pallet dispensers, stretch wrapping machines, label printers, trolleys, high bay/low bay cranes, pallet and/or case shuttles, VFD’s, Servo Motors, sensors, etc.

Secondary Proficiency: Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Robotics, Vision Systems, etc.

Performs preventative and corrective maintenance activities, troubleshooting, overhauls/rebuilds, and continuous improvement activities

Maintains accurate record of work performed via CMMS

Keeps work area clean and performs housekeeping duties as required

Performs related work and other job assignments as required

What Experience and Education You Need:

3-7 years electro-mechanical systems (mechatronics) maintenance experience in an automated facility or equivalent is required

Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT) or equivalent is preferred

Certifications or formal training in related experiences are preferred

What Could Set You Apart:

Experience using Lockout Tagout (LOTO) procedures and devices

Understands principles of lubrication, power transmission (sprockets, chains, belts, bearings, etc)

Understands electrical safety including arc flash and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Understands principles of electrical system, tools, techniques and troubleshooting

Understanding of concepts of how electrical systems and components fail

Knowledge of 3-phase electrical systems

Proficient working with electrical wiring of equipment, system control panels, and diagrams/schematics

Understanding of Safety Devices (i.e., light curtains, door locks, safety relays)

Proficient with sensors and devices (i.e., photoeyes, proximity sensors, limit switches)

Ability to demonstrate technical skills in an on-the-job training type of environment for other maintenance team members

Understanding of precision maintenance techniques and associated tools

Understanding of concepts of preventative and predictive maintenance techniques, tools, and processes

Experience using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). Knowledge of SAP or Oracle is preferred

Strong communication skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team as needed

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, as well as interpret drawings and equipment diagrams

What We Offer:

Our associates know the answer to the question What’s in it for me We offer best-in-class benefit programs and continuously work with our associates to ensure that our offerings meet the needs of their health and financial well-being. When you join Americold you join a values-oriented company with a clear mission. We help our customers feed the world.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws.

You should be proficient in:

PLC Troubleshooting Skills

Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans

Equipment Troubleshooting

HVAC/R Systems

Electrical Troubleshooting Skills

Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills

Single and Three Phase Power

Motor Replacement/Repair/Maintenance

Preventive Maintenance & Inspection

Commercial Electrical Expertise

Journeyman’s License

Electrical Troubleshooting

OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)

Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment

Machines & technologies you'll use:

Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley)

Conveyor Systems (Dematic)

Servo Motors