What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Technician Automation position at GEODIS?
Primary Duties:
• Perform service and regular preventative maintenance work on conveyor systems including
• Fabricate, install and repair conveyor systems as planned while keeping appropriate maintenance records
• Test and trouble shoot problems with equipment, conveyors, sortation system, carton erectors, shrink sleeve applicator machine, facility systems (plumbing, electrical), and anything else associated with the operation of a distribution facility
• Repair or replace control devices such as switches, photo eyes, proximity sensors, pushbuttons, contactors, motor starters, etc. as needed
• Set up and operate welders, drill press, grinder, hand tools and other metal working equipment as necessary
• Troubleshoot micro controllers like Omron, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Keyence, and Siemens PLCs with the ability to identify correct I/O points as well as match the addressing with machine schematic
• Evaluate, detect and report equipment, defective material, improper operations and unusual conditions
• This position supports a 24/7 environment and requires on-call coverage after normal business hours and on weekends.
Other Duties:
• As required and assigned
Experience:
• Minimum 5 years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent analytical / problem solving skills required.
• PC literate with proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Access, Excel
Essential Skills:
• Have a good working knowledge of safety circuits, relays, interlocks and E-stop circuits
• Ability to operate on ladders and elevated lifts, as needed to reach work areas up to 60ft above ground level
• Able to lead a team effectively and build strong relationships with employees, customers and other department managers.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills that demonstrate a proven ability to develop relationships with a range of internal and external customers
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manual
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced, metric-driven environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities
