Automation Technician Position Available In Rutherford, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: The Automation Technician role at a Coca-Cola bottling facility in LaVergne offers a pay range of $22.51 - $30.15 per hour. Responsibilities include maintaining conveyance systems, dock doors, and other facility equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and utilizing technical expertise to ensure operational efficiency. Candidates should have electrical experience and basic PLC understanding. This position requires standing up to 10 hours a day and lifting up to 50 pounds. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and 1-3 years of work experience.
Job Description
Requisition ID:
223904
Locations:
LaVergne Pay Range:
$22.51 – $30.15, depending on experience
Rate Frequency:
Hourly Schedule:
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Job Overview The Automation Technician will safely maintain all assets within an automated warehouse facility, including conveyance systems and other electromechanical components; dock doors, levelers, and other facility equipment; while actively supporting the operation to ensure all equipment is running per the efficiency and effectiveness of its design. This role will utilize technical expertise to make operational and, or strategic decisions based on the condition of equipment or other factors; properly record work performed and communicated using the tools and processes provided, such as accountability of time and materials used.
Duties & Responsibilities Ensure automated warehousing system is operating effectively and efficiently by actively monitoring, assessing, and repairing, as needed
Perform planned preventative maintenance of automation equipment to prevent downtime or reduction in efficiency
Maintain facility equipment in both a corrective and preventative capacity
Support of the operation in a variety of functions within the facility
Report and communicate work performed, recommended, or required
Perform other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Electrical experience
Basic understanding of PLCs
Ability to utilize software platforms to perform the required reporting and administrative elements of the position: SAP, Excel, Word, Outlook
Ability to execute and communicate effectively and with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
Ability to stand up to 10 hours per day and lift, up-to 50 pounds Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED; 2 years of education beyond high school in college or technical school
Knowledge acquired through 1-3 years of work experience
2+ years maintenance experience in a production, facility, or automation environment
Understanding of electrical safety Preferred Qualifications 2 years of education beyond high school in college or technical school in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering
Electrical experience Work Environment Noisy and non-temperature-controlled environmentEqual Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
