Maintenance Technician - Automation/AVG Specialist

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956.

Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission : to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

Learn about our company culture directly from our team .

YAs a Maintenance Technician - AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) Specialist you will be responsible for supporting Production and Operational needs while focusing on problem solving, troubleshooting, and maintaining material handling equipment such as Automated Guided Vehicles, Autonomous Mobile Robots, vision systems, controls, safety controls, and onboard diagnostic needs throughout the plant and warehouse along with assisting in the everyday maintenance needs of the plant as needed. That's year one.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING (% of Time)

Install, start-up, and provide maintenance on plant / facility electrical equipment and control systems. Troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) based control systems.

Integrate existing and new equipment, as needed. Identify, maintain, and troubleshoot motor controls, including motor starters, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and standard electrical components.

Troubleshoot industrial electrical. Communicate technical issues to facilities and operations management. (40%)

Install, troubleshoot, diagnose, start-up, and maintain all existing and new plant / facility AGV equipment. Integrate existing and new equipment, as needed.

Troubleshoot non-functioning controls, sensors, charging stations, vision systems, hardware, and software. Communicate technical issues to maintenance, facilities, warehouse, and operations management. (20%)

Perform and assist maintenance needs of the plant as needed. (20%)

Create, design, and fabricate, as needed, for mechanical improvements. (10%)

Educate, train, and develop fellow peers on any additional skills necessary. (10%)

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above, you've got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too :

• High School Diploma or equivalent or a combination of education and experience is required.
• Simpson Strong-Tie Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Certification (will certify at hire) required.
• 3 years minimum experience with PLC's, VFD's, AGV's, AMR's, electrical controls, and industrial equipment.
• 5 years minimum experience in industrial maintenance experience.
• Safety : Strongly understand and ensure compliance with LOTO and energy isolation. Strongly understand and ensure compliance with the NFPA 70E-Electrical Safety in the Workplace, NFPA 70 (NEC), and OSHA Standards.

Help to improve the safety culture.

• Dependability : Able to consistently demonstrate reliable and punctual attendance.
• Maintenance Knowledge : Have experience supporting a wide range of different Automated Guided Vehicles, Autonomous Mobile Robots, AGV charging stations, PLC programming, conveyors, sortation systems, robotics, palletizing systems, and large manufacturing equipment within an IACS (Industrial Automation Controls System).
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems is required.
• Understand and effectively install electrical components, vision control systems, wiring, and all electrical & mechanical necessary to meet local and federal codes.
• Project management skills : Ability to effectively manage and participate in large scale projects involving installing new equipment and relocating existing equipment.
• Software and technology : Proficient with Microsoft Office : Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point. Proficient with AutoCAD.

Experience with Smartsheet is preferred. Ability to learn new software including, but not limited to, CMMS.

PLC Software : PLC programming expertise is required. Writing, modifying, troubleshooting, and editing programs. Proficient with Rockwell's RS Logix 500 & 5000, FactoryTalk Suite Platform, FactoryTalk View, Studio 5000, RS Linx;

Automation Direct's Do-more, C-more, Direct SOFT, and CLICK.

• Ability to be creative. Design and fabricate. Be able to take an idea from concept to paper to reality.
• Teamwork : Maintain a collaborative approach in dealing with other Simpson Strong-Tie employees. Ability to work on projects with other team members.
• Focus and Results : The ability to concentrate on a task over time without being distracted.
• Speaking and Communication : Communicate effectively with co-workers, listen with full attention to what other people are saying while understanding the needs expressed, and ask questions appropriately.

Having the ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, vendors, and other organization employees is also necessary.

• Mathematics : Knowledge of advanced arithmetic, algebra, geometry.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand blueprints, schematics, and diagrams is required.
• Self-Management : Ability to display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, see, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

This role operates large equipment while standing and regularly twist and bend in a repetitive motion. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift, carry, push and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and heavier weights with proper equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The job may risk exposure to heat and / or cold, loud noise levels, vibration, and moving mechanical parts.

TRAVEL

This position requires less than 5% domestic travel.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

This full-time, non-exempt position is located in Columbus, OH

RELOCATION

Relocation is not available for this position.

$27.00 - $35.00 / hour

REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits.

May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

• Quarterly Bonuses / Commission : You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue - directly or indirectly - and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
• Benefits : We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including : medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more.

View benefit plan details here : https : / / benefits.strongtie.com / .

In keeping with the Company's commitment to the communities in which it does business, we are an equal opportunity employer.

This means that to the fullest extent required by local law, employment decisions are based on merit and business needs and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender (which state law may define to include gender identity / expression, transgender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, and gender stereotyping), sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, covered marital status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug test. Simpson Strong-Tie's drug policy is based upon Federal Law, and therefore will screen applicants for amphetamines, including methamphetamines, cocaine, phencyclidine, opiates, and marijuana.

Where applicable, drug testing for marijuana may be modified to conform with state and local laws.

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