Resident Automation Technician III

SUMMARY

The Resident Automation Technician III supports our customer on all automation-related topics.  This position requires a broad-based electrical and mechanical skillset and a proactive approach to improve the site’s performance through trouble-shooting and hands-on repair.  Based at our customer sites, the Resident Automation Technician III must represent the TGW image and ensure that a professional relationship with the client is developed and maintained.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Resolve customer equipment issues as quickly and practically as possible.
• Complete work assignments and the associated work orders as assigned.
• Complete maintenance activities pertaining to the automated equipment onsite, including conveyors, cranes, shuttles, scale checks, and carton-opening systems.  Lead maintenance efforts to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues requiring in-depth technical knowledge.
• Adhere to the highest quality standards, while always ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Optimize automation efficiency and performance to ensure delivery of contracted KPIs.  Interface with the customer as needed to support operations.
• Monitor and maintain the site spare parts inventory, as applicable.
• Collaborate with the broader TGW Lifetime Services team to track, document, and communicate issues and lessons learned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Associate degree or Technical Certificate in Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Experience:

Minimum three (3) years of demonstrated experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment in industrial, warehousing/distribution, or related environments.  

Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of electromechanical troubleshooting and repair of material-handling conveyors, AS/RS, and shuttle systems.
• Familiarity with Human Machine Interface (HMI) and/or Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) experience.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings for use in diagnostics.
• Knowledge of Profibus and Profinet.
• Excellent communication skills and customer service skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, etc.)
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• PLC programming and troubleshooting knowledge preferred.

Position Details:

• Pay Range: $40.50/hr. - $48/hr.
• Shift: Two (2) Options
  • Monday - Friday; 5:30 am - 2:30 pm
  • Monday - Friday; 4:30 pm - 1:30 am 

Overtime and shift coverage may be required based on staffing needs (Exact shift hours may change / fluctuate based on customer needs and peak season staffing)

Benefits: We offer a competitive benefits package designed to meet a variety of needs across our employee body. The benefit package for this position includes, but is not limited to:

• Two healthcare plans with accompanying FSA / HSA options as applicable (including employer contribution to the HSA)
• Standard and premium dental plan options
• Vision plan option
• 120 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued per year, with 40 hours of PTO available for use upon hire
• 10 paid holidays per year, on average, with flexible use options for team members who are assigned to support customers during holidays
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Dependent care FSA option with employer matching
• Paternity Leave
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance plans

Physical Requirements:

• Requires ability to walk, climb, stand, carry materials, stoop, kneel, bend, stretch, push and pull
• Must be able to coordinate movement of several parts of the body, such as arms and legs, while the body is moving
• Must be able to keep or regain the body’s balance or stay upright when in an unstable position
• Must be able to use hands to handle, control, feel, grasp, move and/or assemble objects, tools or controls
• Must be able to be physically active and use muscles for extended periods without getting tired or out of breath
• Requires prolonged period of standing and walking
• Must be able to climb a 70 foot fixed ladder (ladder has rest points every10ft)
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; maximum unassisted lift = 50 lbs; average lift less than 20 lbs
• Must be able to adjust body movements or equipment controls to keep pace with speed changes of moving objects
• While looking forward, must be able to see objects or movements that are off to the side
• Must be able to visually inspect machines
• Must be able to see differences between colors, shades and brightness
• Exposed to moving and/or motorized equipment, machinery, parts and electricity that require safety protocols
• Must be able to speak clearly so others can understand
• Must be able to understand the speech of others
• Must be able to hear sounds and recognize the difference between them
• Must be able to focus on one source of sound and ignore others
• Must be able to determine from which direction a sound came
• Must be able to use critical PPE correctly
• Exposed to job site temperature fluctuations due to seasonal weather based on geographic region

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TGW Systems Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.