Automation Technician

HelloFresh
Newark, NJ
On-site

Who this role is best for

Mechanical and electrical maintenance professionals with automation expertise will find this mid-level role at HelloFresh in Newark, NJ, offers a chance to lead and mentor within a fast-paced operations environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 4-6 years of experience in conveyor, automation, and refrigeration systems and a strong technical foundation
    — “4-6 years of experience with conveyor, automation, robotics, and/or refrigeration repair and maintenance including mechanical and electrical operations.
  • Individuals who are comfortable with leading root cause analysis and mentoring others in technical fields
    — “Mentor all maintenance personnel in developing appropriate skill sets and knowledge of equipment specializing in mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration.
  • Professionals who can operate in a collaborative, mission-driven company with a focus on operational reliability
    — “Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain.

Things to consider

  • The role requires working non-traditional hours, including overnight shifts, which may not suit all candidates.
    — “Wednesday to Saturday - 9:00pm to 7:30am
  • Travel is a requirement, with up to 10% of the time spent traveling for business purposes.
    — “Ability to travel as necessary (up to 10%) for business purposes.

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience with preventive maintenance and standardization of procedures in your resume and interviews.
    — “Write and/or modify PMs to standardize across the network and increase effectiveness.
  • Emphasize your ability to lead root cause analysis and improve system reliability.
    — “Lead root cause analysis of major downtime events.
  • Demonstrate your proficiency in troubleshooting PLC logic systems and interpreting technical diagrams.
    — “Experience working with inputs, outputs, and PLC logic systems and ability to troubleshoot these systems.
  • Include your ability to audit and provide feedback on both internal and vendor work in your application materials.
    — “Audit vendor work to provide feedback to leadership on quality of work and SLA performance.
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · IndividualLevel · Mid

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What success looks like

  • maintaining and repairing conveyance, automation, and facilities equipment
Typical background
4-6 years of experience with conveyor, automation, robotics, and/or refrigeration repair and maintenance

Skills & requirements

Required

Conveyance And Automation MaintenanceTroubleshootingPreventive MaintenanceRoot Cause AnalysisDocumentation

Preferred

Network Resource For Technical Issues

Stack & domain

ConveyorAutomationRoboticsRefrigeration Repair And MaintenanceMechanicalElectricalPLC Logic SystemsComputerized Maintenance Management System (cmms)Compliance With All SafetyFood SafetySecurity StandardsTroubleshootingRoot Cause AnalysisNetwork Resource For Technical IssuesMentorshipAuditRefrigeration

About the role

Original posting from HelloFresh

Job Description: 

As an Automation Technician, you will work with the maintenance team to maintain and repair conveyance, automation and facilities equipment to support operations uptime and improve reliability of our systems. This role is the resident expert in mechanical, electrical and/or refrigeration systems. 

Shifts Available:

Wednesday to Saturday - 9:00pm to 7:30am 

Wednesday to Saturday - 5:00am to 3:30pm 

You will...

Lead and educate compliance with all safety, food safety, and security standards. 

Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections on assigned conveyors, automation, robotics and ancillary equipment as needed. 

Perform troubleshooting of assigned out of service equipment and correct issues, act as an escalation point for lower level technicians, and escalate to leadership and/or vendors as needed for additional troubleshooting.

Document all work in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and ticketing systems as appropriate.

Mentor all maintenance personnel in developing appropriate skill sets and knowledge of equipment specializing in mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration.

Lead root cause analysis of major downtime events.

Act as a network resource for technical issues and lead network-wide root cause analysis.

Develop maintenance personnel knowledge on intermediate to advanced mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration.

Audit maintenance personnel work and provide feedback to improve performance and quality.

Audit vendor work to provide feedback to leadership on quality of work and SLA performance.

Write and/or modify PMs to standardize across the network and increase effectiveness.

Perform building project work as assigned.

You have...

4-6 years of experience with conveyor, automation, robotics, and/or refrigeration repair and maintenance including mechanical and electrical operations.

Advanced understanding of machinery and equipment.

Basic computer skills.

Ability to read and understand drawings, schematics and diagrams.

Experience working with inputs, outputs, and PLC logic systems and ability to troubleshoot these systems.

Ability to travel as necessary (up to 10%) for business purposes.  

High School diploma or equivalent.

Excellent follow through, judgment, and common sense. "Make it happen" attitude.

Mechatronics associates degree or equivalent preferred.

You’ll get…

Competitive hourly rate, 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation

Generous PTO and additional sick leave

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment

Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)  

Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+

Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.

Newark, NJ Pay Range$39.50—$39.50 USD

Source: HelloFresh careers

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