Mechatronic Technician

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A leading global solution provider for all sectors of intralogistics - that is us: SSI SCHAEFER. What we also are: A family business that invests in the expertise, passion, and talents of its employees.

As one of the largest providers, we help our customers increase the efficiency and sustainability of their storage, picking, and transport processes using innovative technologies and software. From fully automated warehouses with customized service and maintenance packages to manual and semi-automatic systems, we offer cost-effective intralogistics solutions from a single source. Moreover, we are now a leading provider of software for internal material flow.

SSI SCHAEFER: 8,600 people that work in 80 operating companies and 7 production sites worldwide and impress customers from all sectors with customized intralogistics solutions.

We're a team here at SSI SCHAEFER, and we know that it takes all of us to get the job done. We've won Best Places to Work several years in a row and offer competitive benefits like a 401 (k) match, a great PTO package, and, because we want our teams to be healthy, generous medical benefits. We also want you to be successful here. How do we do it? We put our employees and customers first, and we've got a great DNA culture here at SSI SCHAEFER-it's that simple.

We're also proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. If you are also looking for an attractive employer to work with on a long-term basis, then simply get to know us!

Shifts: This position is on-site. We are looking for the following shifts: the second shift (Mondays through Fridays, from 2 pm to 10:30 pm) and the first shift (weekends only, Friday through Sunday, from 6 am to 6:30 pm).

Essential Functions:

• Coordinates on-site installation/maintenance of electrical and mechanical automated systems.
• Troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and align electrical and mechanical automated system machines.
• Clears the electrical and mechanical software interface.
• Effectively communicates with customers in high-impact scenarios.
• Develops and maintains standards and tools for hardware projects.
• Monitors external suppliers.
• Monitors automated system machine performance.
• Maneuver ladders, metal stairs, catwalks, and temporary structures in warehouses and distribution centers to find problems and make repairs.
• May occasionally work extended hours, including weekends and holidays, to support customer service and change requests.
• May travel to other sites for paid training, installations, and vacation relief.
• Works independently with little or no supervision.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the Essential Functions.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Trains internal and external customers to increase system knowledge, resolve issues, and prevent issues from recurring.
• Update system manuals.
• Attends and participates in customer meetings.

Qualifications:

• 2-year degree in Electronic or Mechanical Technology or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in equipment maintenance, preferably with automation systems.
• Working knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical principles, motors, drivers, belts, and bearings

Physical and Safety Requirements: This position requires employees to work at elevated heights and access equipment located approximately 90 to 109 feet above ground level. Employees must be able to safely climb and descend multiple flights of stairs (up to six flights) and perform work at height while wearing all required personal protective equipment and fall-protection systems. Candidates must be able to safely perform these essential job functions and use all required equipment in accordance with company safety policies and manufacturer specifications.

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