Field Automation Technician I - Daifuku
Bolingbrook, IL
About the Job
Overview
About Us
Daifuku is the nation’s leading independent, U.S.‐based provider of intelligent material handling systems. With hundreds of engineers in‐house, the company designs, manufactures, integrates, and installs the full spectrum of intralogistics solutions. We provide leading‐edge conveyor and sortation systems, voice and light‐directed order fulfillment equipment, controls and software, robotics, mezzanines, and structures.
If you want to join a team of industry leading experts and who want to create an impact on the future of material handling solutions, we want to hear from you.
Position Summary
Assists with scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair of all Automated Material Handling systems. Previous material handling system experience is not required for this position.
Responsibilities
- Uses advanced troubleshooting skills to diagnose and repair mechanical problems.
- Diagnoses mechanical and basic electrical problems using technical drawings.
- Minimize downtime and unsafe conditions by performing preventative and predictive maintenance.
- Conduct routine inspections of material handling equipment.
- Assist in troubleshooting and diagnosing equipment issues.
- Document maintenance activities and repairs.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas.
- Assist in inventory management and spare parts tracking.
- Follow all OSHA and internal safety standards.
- Travels up to 75% for up to two weeks at a time
Qualifications
- 3 years experience working as an automotive technician, HVAC system, elevator repair, electrician, building maintenance or experience working with machinery or equivalent experience
- 1-2 years working in material handling industry preferred but not required
- Experience with CMMS platform a plus
- Working knowledge of handheld and power tools and how to use them
- Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical and basic electrical defects
- Ability to interpret both mechanical drawings
- Self-motivated, organized and detail-oriented
- Knowledge of safe industrial work practices
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Customer service orientation
- Ability to work in and contribute to a team setting
- Intermediate computer skills including MS Office
- Ability to follow maintenance manuals and procedures to repair equipment
- Ability to assist in the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of all material handling equipment and components is a plus
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