AutoStore Maintenance Technician

Opportunity Information:

Worldpac is hiring for an AutoStore Robot Repair Technician for our newly developed site in Forest Park, GA. As an AutoStore technician, you will gain valuable skills as you monitor the operation of the goods-to-person unit, perform repairs on robots, ports, grids, and chargers to keep the unit running at peak performance. In a typical day, you will diagnose error codes, replace motors, wheels, and gripper assemblies, manage the on-site repair area, order spare parts, and perform other tasks to maintain fleet availability. You will operate with little supervision, as you are a self-starter that knows how to keep busy and prioritize your workload.

Worlpac believe is career development and will pay for advanced training to maintain AutoStore equipment. All you need to bring is a can-do mindset, good technical and problem-solving skills, and a willingness to work under pressure and learn through experience.

Responsibilities 

• Monitor AutoStore console for performance issues, and address problems proactively. Think critically when issues arise and quickly triage an outage situation.
• Show good judgment and escalate issue utilizing the support structure, including internal stakeholders and 3rd party operators who can assist with technical issues. Be able to articulate the source of the problem, the current state of the equipment and follow instructions to perform further testing/diagnostics that will detect the root cause of the problem.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on robots following manufacturer recommendations. Follow step-by-step guides to replace parts, recalibrate equipment and make repairs as required.
• Inspect, clean, vacuum and maintain key operating areas under/around ports and the robot surface grid.
• Maintain inventory of critical spare parts, ordering additional supplies as needed and keeping a tidy and safe work area.
• Infrequently enter the grid, utilize rescue equipment, and possibly fall protection lifelines to perform robot rescues when robot recovery is required.
• Other duties may be assigned. 

Essential Job Skills 

• Demonstrate a systematic approach to diagnosing problems utilizing system information, infographics, multi-meters, and physical inspection of robots / equipment.
• Effective communication to escalate and help resolve significant issues impacting the unit. Understand when to call for help, and who to call based on the observed issues.
• Make repairs as required after diagnosing the issues with equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance to all parts of the system including robots, ports, grid, battery chargers etc.
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. 

Requirements 

• Ability to read detailed instructions and exploded parts diagrams.
• Comfortable using tools to perform repairs: wrenches, sockets, allen keys, screwdrivers, multi-meters, etc.
• Detail-orientated and strong prioritization skills. Able to work well under pressure.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently. Proficient in basic math skills.
• Be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Microsoft Office and WMS experience required. Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Eligible to work in the Unites States. 
• At least 2 years in some form of prior technician role where you diagnosed and repaired equipment.
• Knowledge of WMS and Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel).
• Highschool diploma or GED equivalent. 
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends and holidays when needed.

Ideal Candidates 

• Prior AutoStore or other similar goods-to-person system
• Willingness to continue to evolve and develop personal skills to meet the changing environment. Demonstrated self-starter and motivated individual.
• Has a general knowledge of Distribution Center operations.
• Experience with managing spare parts inventory.

Education 

• Highschool diploma or GED equivalent. 

Certificates, Licenses 

• Willing to get powered equipment certification.

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach with arms, talk, and listen. The team member is frequently required to stoop, kneel, and crouch and occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance. The team member must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and occasionally exposed to high places, fumes, or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is generally high (loud). 

Location Type: On-Site Pay Range: USD $25.00 - USD $29.00 /Hr.