Warehouse Automation Maintenance Technician - Weekends

As a Resident Maintenance Technician, you will provide industrial Electrical/Mechanical expertise to maintain the supplied automation in our state-of-the-art Product Distribution Center (PDC) in Thief River Falls, MN. This position works directly with Knapp, our on-site partner and world leader in cutting edge technology. You will be part of The Resident Maintenance Technician (RMT) team that services and supports one of the largest installations of its kind in the world on the newest generation of automated fulfillment equipment, requiring a very high uptime rate.

Areas of focus include electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, and automated equipment maintenance within a climate-controlled warehouse. You’ll work closely with the Maintenance Shift Supervisor, Resident Site Supervisor and/or Site Maintenance Manager and collaborate as part of a team of experienced technicians and engineers.

Schedule: Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 5:00 PM - 5:00 AM (the rest of your week is free).

Responsibilities:

• Rectify electro-mechanical faults as well as resolve PLC related issues, providing expert knowledge and guidance and maintaining focus on safety.
• Provide expertise in the installation of conveyor and precision automation equipment.
• Provide first class support on operation and maintenance of installed automated storage and retrieval systems and storage and picking systems.
• Provide emergency breakdown and specialized maintenance service support; work against timelines to complete reactive repairs.
• Execute site quality, safety, and any statutory procedures.
• Lead the mechanical strip-down/re-assembly, machine calibration and system testing processes.

Required Education and Experience:

• Verifiable ability to interpret and work with electrical circuit diagrams.
• A minimum of 3 years of verifiable progressive experience as maintenance repairman, maintenance electrician or industrial engineering (i.e. machinery systems, including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems).
• GED or High School Diploma.
• Desired Education: Associate Degree in Electrical, or Electrical Engineering, or Electrical Technology.

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting, squatting, walking, reaching out to arm’s length, reaching over-head, lifting between 50-100 pounds, and ability to read English.

DigiKey offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K, and much more. As required by state-specific legislation in many states including California, Colorado, Nevada, and Washington, the base compensation range for this position starts at $29.40 (with a $3.27/hr shift increment), commensurate with qualifications and experience. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of this reasonable range, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

DigiKey Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled, and other diverse candidates to apply and be considered for open positions.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 1-800-338-4105 or careers.us@digikey.com.