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.
What You'll Do:
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
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Requires the ability to sit for long periods of time, with frequent interruptions
Requires several hours per day of sitting, getting up and down from chairs, and reaching, or bending
Requires manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work
Talking, hearing, and seeing are important elements of completing assigned tasks
May require travel by automobile and airplane
May require visiting facility operations in temperatures at or below freezing
May carry loads related to travel and occasionally lifts, carries, positions, or moves objects weighing up to 20 pounds
Requires the use of various electronic tools
Occasionally works evenings or weekends in order to complete objectives or to attend meetings
Requires the ability to relate to others beyond giving and receiving instructions: must partner with colleagues without exhibiting behavioral extremes
Requires the performance of work activities including reasoning, negotiating, instructing, persuading, or speaking with others; and respond appropriately to constructive feedback from executive management
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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.
