Automation System Technician 2nd Shift
Caterpillar

Job Info

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Career Area:
Business Technologies, Digital and Data
Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

At Caterpillar, we're working to help our customers build a better world. We wouldn't be the Caterpillar we are today without the exceptionally talented, bright and driven people who get the job done. This is your chance to help us make progress possible around the world - for our customers, for growing communities and for every member of our team. We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our Product Support and Logistics Division as an Automated System Technician in Miami, FL.

Product Support and Logistics Division

We're committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We're exploring new ideas and opportunities - innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow's growth.

And we are one team - creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.

What You Will Do:
The job duties of an Automated System Technician are to implement and maintain automated solutions equipment to optimize performance and uptime. To be successful, an Automated System Technician must utilize technical skills and soft skills described below.

• Work independently and with diverse & multi-functional teams (operations, engineering, IT, Vendor Staff, etc.)
  
• Responsible to take actions necessary to address automation systems downtime or systems related issues by closely monitoring automation system operations, metrics, and maintenance.
  
• Support Human Machine Interface functionality & statistics, Warehouse Control Systems, and general automation controls and Programmable Logic Controllers
  
• Perform mechanical and/or electrical repair of Automated Equipment.
  
• Maintain Spare Parts Inventory and log usage.
  
• Maintain records of tools needed to support automation equipment
  
• Coordinate and complete maintenance tasks to ensure completion as scheduled and minimize downtime of equipment and impact to Operation. Log completion of maintenance tasks in tracking system.
  
• Recommend alternatives when problems arise and coordinate repair work according to urgency.
  
• Work with Engineering to design and/or redesign systems as needed.
  
• Diagnose and resolve maintenance/repair problems.
  
• Follow established procedures for maintenance related activities; adhering to policies related to quality, hazardous materials, ergonomics/safety.
  
• Confront complex issues with careful analysis and diagnosis.
  
• Responsible for maintaining automation systems uptime targets, create daily reporting for system status
  

Additional Information

• This position will be on 2nd Shift. This role must be available to be on call as required, and to work all shifts and/or swing shifts. (including off shifts and weekends)
  
• There is no relocation offered for this position.
  

What You Have:

• Technical training/certificate/junior college program, or equivalent experience, such as
  
• 1 year of experience in maintenance, skilled trades, manufacturing operations, and/or facilities maintenance or equivalent experience.
  
• Comfortable working at elevated heights and in confined spaces
  
• Business Process Improvement: Knowledge of business process improvement best practices and ability to use methods for identifying, evaluating, introducing and implementing more efficient approaches to performing business related activities.
  
• Customer Focus: Knowledge of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and ability to leverage that information in creating customized internal and external customer solutions.
  
• Standard Operating Procedures: Knowledge of established standard operating procedures (SOP) for automation systems; ability to design, implement and evaluate standard operating procedures affecting daily automation tasks and business operations in order to increase operational efficiency. Experience with web-based applications, inventory tracking systems, operations software systems, and/or maintenance tracking systems. Skilled in Microsoft office systems
  
• Automation Systems, Standards, Procedures & Policies: Knowledge of Automation Technology standards and policies; ability to utilize a variety of administrative skill sets and technical knowledge to maintain automation systems, standards, and procedures.
  

What Puts You Ahead:

• 2+ years of experience with at least three of the following areas: autonomous vehicles, automated storage and retrieval systems, robotics, advanced battery technology, warehouse automation, Lidar systems
  
• A background in Supply Chain, Manufacturing / Operations with an understanding of Warehouse Operations and Warehouse Management Systems
  
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. Strong problem solving, priority setting, and communication skills. Proficiency in English as well as the local language where the engineer is based. Must possess strong collaborative, interpersonal and communication skills to effectively work across functions. Must be a strong team player.
  

FinalDetails

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Posting Dates:
April 2, 2024 - April 16, 2024
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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