CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.
What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model
Key Responsibilities May Include:
Position Purpose
As a proactive team member, working varying shifts, the Automation Technician I is responsible for performing and managing plant maintenance programs under the direction of the Plant Manager. Maintenance activities must ensure that employee health and safety, product safety, and the protection of the environment are never compromised, and that all maintenance activities enhance product quality, plant performance and business priorities. The Maintenance Technician 1 will adhere to all health and safety policies and directives and maintain a clean safe work area. This position partners with internal and external engineering services and local parts vendors to ensure automated equipment operates at the highest level of efficiencies and will advocate improvement projects as assigned.
Major/Key Accountabilities
Responsible for hands on maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of all plant pneumatics, hydraulics, and electric systems including program logic control (PLC) systems controls machine network devices (EthernetIP Network). TheMaintenance Technician 2will diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical failures in all plant manufacturing equipment. This includes, but is not limited to, conveyers, process pallet handling machines, dismantling, painting and stencilling systems.
Responsible for hands on maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of all process hand tools, such as pneumatic or electric reciprocating saws and nail guns
Performs minor unscheduled maintenance and repair on trucking equipment such as forklifts and yard shuttle trucks
TheMaintenance Technician1is responsible foraccurateandtimelydocumentation of performance and processes as required by local and regional leadership. TheMaintenance Technician 2will schedule,executeand properly document work orders within the corporate Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
TheMaintenance Technician1will accurately completeadditionalscheduling and repair material documentation and reporting asrequired Active participation in machine process and design improvement forums isrequired TheMaintenance Technician 2will providecoaching onuse and repair ofindustrialproductionequipment.
Maintenance Technician1willparticipatein health and safety programs including council or committee meetings, OSHA and corporate mandated training,certificationand recertification.
Basic use of welding/cutting equipment.
And any other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Mechanically inclined – Knowledge of and demonstrable ability to use common mechanics tools
Willing to work non-traditional hours including nights, weekends and holidays with on-call availability.
Associates Degree or equivalent experience.
Ability to stand and walk on concrete floors for upto 12 hours and lift 75 pounds.
Ability to read and use mechanical and electrical schematics for troubleshooting
Ability to use an electrical Multimeter for troubleshooting.
Understanding of and ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial pneumatic and hydraulic system components, such as pumps, valves, cylinders, motors and solenoids
Understanding of and ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical system componentssuch as motors, variable AC drives, PLCs, and field sensors
Understanding of industrial air compressors and peripheral components such as, dryers, water separators and automatic bleed off
Experience
This position requiresdemonstrated experience in maintaining and repairing plant productionequipment. Specific areas of expertise include:
3-5 years ofexperience in industrial machine maintenance.
Knowledge ofHMIoperation and troubleshooting.
Proven track record ofproduction machine maintenance and repairsuccess
History of effectively working in a team environment.
Demonstrated successhandling multiple high priority projects, in addition to normal responsibilities
Skills and Knowledge
This position requires knowledge inmaintaining and repairing plant production equipment. Specific areas of expertise include:
Electrical
Control panels and power cabinets
3 phase480-voltpower systems
Rockwell Automation Compact Logic (RSLogix5000)
Ethernet IP networks, EthernetIP on machine devices and VFDs.
Yaskawa, Fanuc orKukarobot experience
Mechanical Knowledge
Chain Drive Live Roller Conveyor systems
Chain Conveyors
Belt Conveyors
Hydraulics pumps and circuits
Air compressors
Pneumatic circuits valves
General
Ability to use and navigate MS office and internet applications
Knowledge of OSHA and Control of Hazardous Energyprocedures and regulations
NEC 70E electrical Safety.
Ability to use Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Languages
Required - English
Desirable - Spanish
Additional Site Details:
This role is for 1st shift 530AM-2PM
3-Shift sort & repair operations
Semi-automated industrial equipment
~ 180,000 sq. ft. facility with 20+ dock doors
Must be flexible with work hours for routine maintenance, potential machine breakdowns and/or new equipment install projects
Not Remote
Adaptability, Compressors, Vacuum Pumps and Related Equipment, Computer Literacy, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Drawings and Schematics, Electric and Electronic Controls, Electric Motors, Empathy, Experimentation, Fans, Blowers and Supporting Ductwork, Lubrication Types and Systems, Machining (Lathes, Milling, and Drill Presses), Mathematic Literacy, Mechanical Literacy, Pipe Systems and Valves, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems, Power Transmission Systems, Taking Ownership, Teamwork, Understand Customers, Welding, Brazing and Soldering, Written Communication
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit identity theft or solicit money. Brambles and CHEP never conduct interviews via online chat or request money as a term of employment. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an interview or job offer, please contact us at recruitment@brambles.com.
CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organisation on earth. Its pallets, crates and containers form the invisible backbone of the global supply chain and the world’s biggest brands trust CHEP to help them transport their goods more efficiently, sustainably and safely.
As pioneers of the sharing economy, CHEP created one of the world's most sustainable logistics businesses through the share and reuse of its platforms under a model known as ‘pooling’. CHEP primarily serves the fast-moving consumer goods (e.g. dry food, grocery, and health and personal care), fresh produce, beverage, retail and general manufacturing industries.
CHEP employs approximately 13,000 people and believes in the power of collective intelligence through diversity, inclusion and teamwork. CHEP owns approximately 347 million pallets, crates and containers through a network of more than 750 service centres, supporting more than 500,000 customer touch-points for global brands such as Procter & Gamble, Sysco and Nestlé.
CHEP is part of the Brambles Group and operates in approximately 60 countries with its largest operations in North America and Europe.
For more information, visit www.chep.com.
