Technician IV
Material Handling Systems

Job Info

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FORTNA partners with the world's leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.

Job Description

The technician will be responsible for supporting the LPS project and commissioning team in the following areas Preventive Maintenance Inspections (PMI), Routine Maintenance Contracts (RMC), Planned Specialize Maintenance (PSM), Electro/Mechanical installation and Level one I/O checks, and problem diagnostics and trouble shooting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand and utilize electrical and mechanical drawings for industrial control systems.
• Repairs and maintains in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manual, and manufacturer's specifications, machinery and mechanical equipment, such as engines, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, production equipment, using hand tools, power tools, end precision-measuring and testing instruments:
• Utilize multimeters, tachometers, oscilloscope or other tools to diagnose, analyze and troubleshoot industrial control systems.
• Leads the complex maintenance tasks, equipment trial runs, investigative tests, repairs and overhauls. Must have the ability to connect a maintenance PC to a PLC and step through and understand the PLC program to troubleshoot complex controls failures, and make minor code changes under the direction of Engineering.
• Guides on-site technical and operational support in the design, development, installation and maintenance of equipment and systems of a very complex nature. Guides very complex site surveys to develop base or installation design plans. Guides training customers to maintain and adjust very complex equipment. Develops and submits reports covering all job activity. Guides the maintenance of very complex tools, test equipment, calibration items, etc. Guides the review of very complex task plans, drawings, and installation schematics and provides continual guidance throughout task duration.
• Ability to communicate and execute classroom and practical training activities.
• Provide phone support during non-office hours

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Training and experience with plant instrumentation/electrical/controls troubleshooting and repair (5+ years' experience)
• Strong problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills, read/interpret electrical control drawings and logically diagnose electrical and/or mechanical problems
• Strong electrical mechanical background and ability to troubleshoot problems. Need to be able to perform maintenance functions and make repairs in a professional and workman like manner. Need to learn system operations in quick fashion. Needs to be willing to follow procedures and read prints, schematics. Must have an excellent safety record. Must have AB PLC and RS Logix experience. Must have Rockwell software experience.
• Electromechanical skills, troubleshooting skills with PLC controls, servos, and other discrete electrical control components.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, diagnose problems using complex technical terms and concepts, in a logical manner.
• Have excellent customer service / interpersonal skills and possess a logical problem-solving mindset.
• Individual must be self-motivated, detailed oriented and results focused.
• Understanding of industrial computer hardware and commonly used software applications (i.e.MS Office) and operating systems.
• Ability and willingness to work with basic hand tools
• Willingness to travel
• Associate degree in technical related field is a plus.

The base salary range for this role is $64,200 to $96,300. This base salary range represents the low and high end of the base salary range for this position. Actual base salary offered will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and performance.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

It is the policy of FORTNA and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, FORTNA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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