SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Technician-Robotic Automation supports a high-volume airline catering facility by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing automated and electromechanical equipment, including robotic packing lines, conveyor systems, and commercial washing equipment. Perform preventive maintenance to maximize equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and extend asset life. Collaborate with plumbers, HVAC technicians, and electricians to address facility maintenance needs while ensuring critical production systems remain operational. Ideal candidates possess strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, a solid foundation in industrial maintenance, and a proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and grow in an automated production environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on robotic packing lines, automated conveyor systems, and commercial warewashing systems
• Diagnose and resolve PLC faults, VFD issues, sensor failures, and control system anomalies following documented procedures and fault codes
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals to isolate and resolve faults; facility as-built drawings
• Troubleshoot motor controls, variable frequency drives, and industrial sensors (proximity, photoelectric, limit switches)
• Perform component-level replacement and swap-outs; coordinate third party repair for specialized electronics as needed
• Lead, collaborate with, and work alongside plumbers, HVAC, and electrical trades on any building maintenance issues that need resolution.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, parts inventory, and work orders in the CMMS
• Respond to after-hours or on-call situations for critical system failures as required
• Support commissioning, equipment upgrades, and vendor service visits for automated equipment
• Accompany the control bodies/companies involved during regulatory visits or works
• Draw up intervention reports and inform your manager in the event of an anomaly.
• Conduct periodic quality checks on equipment and systems to ensure everything is up to standard.
• As a privileged interlocutor for field operations, you will ensure the improvement and optimization of installations in compliance with safety rules.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable requirements related to product and service quality, environmental standards, food safety, and health and safety regulations.
• Promote a safe and healthy work environment by preventing work-related injuries and illnesses, eliminating hazards, and reducing health and safety risks.
• Compliance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)/General manufacturing practices (GMP) guidelines for personal hygiene and observe security precautions as mandated by unit management.
• Satisfactory and punctual attendance is expected.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in industrial maintenance, manufacturing equipment upkeep, or automated systems support
• Basic familiarity with PLC systems: ability to interpret fault codes, navigate HMI screens, and follow documented reset/recovery procedures (programming experience not required)
• Comfortable with electrical troubleshooting in industrial settings: 480V/3-phase systems, motor controls, contactors, and control wiring
• Mechanical aptitude: conveyor maintenance, belt and chain drives, bearings, alignments, and basic pneumatics
• Ability to read electrical schematics, panel drawings, and mechanical diagrams
• Comfortable working in a food production environment (temperature variation, wet areas, production schedules)
• Reliable, self-motivated, and willing to learn new equipment and systems on the job

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or GED required; technical/vocational certificate or associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Electronics, or related field preferred but not required
• Experience with robotic systems (any platform)
• Experience with conveyor systems or material handling automation
• Food production, airline catering, or high-volume manufacturing environment background
• Familiarity with commercial warewashing systems
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle or feel. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  The employee is also required to frequently inspect the manufacturing floor and will be exposed to noise levels that may range from moderate to loud.