Resident Automation Technician Team Lead

Job DetailsJob LocationUS Foods - Aurora, IL - Aurora, ILPosition TypeFull TimeDescriptionSUMMARYThe Resident Automation Technician Lead is responsible for supporting the customer on all automation-related topics and supervising the day-to-day operations of a TGW resident technician team stationed at one of TGW's customer facilities. The Resident Automation Technician Lead acts as a key liaison between the customer and TGW on automation and personnel matters. In addition to customer service and leadership skills, this role requires thorough knowledge of electrical, mechanical, controls automation, and software support. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESServe as the point person between the supported facility and assigned Lifetime Services team for automation and personnel-related topics.Assist with onsite responsibilities such as managing incidents, identifying training needs, coordinating shift work, approving timecards, responding to time-off requests, attending customer meetings, and other tasks as directed.Coordinate work orders and oversee maintenance activities pertaining to the automated equipment onsite, including conveyors, cranes, shuttles, scale checks, and carton-opening systems. Provide hands-on assistance with such maintenance activities, lead efforts to troubleshoot and resolve issues requiring in-depth technical knowledge, and communicate maintenance activities to the customer as needed.Resolve customer equipment issues as quickly and practically as possible. Perform root cause analyses and drive issues to resolution. Monitor and maintain the site spare parts inventory, andor work closely with customer to maintain inventory upon request.Drive continuous improvement efforts to optimize automation efficiency and performance in delivery of contracted KPIs. Ensure compliance with all health and safety guidelines, requirements, procedures, and regulations.Collaborate with the broader TGW Lifetime Services team to track, document, and communicate issues and lessons learned.Respond to after-hours inquiries as needed.Perform other duties as assigned.REQUIREMENTSEducation: Associate degree or Technical Certificate in Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.Experience: Several years of demonstrated experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment in industrial, warehousingdistribution, or related environments. Skills & AbilitiesDemonstrated knowledge of electromechanical troubleshooting and repair of material-handling conveyors, ASRS, and shuttle systems.Previous experience holding formal or informal leadership roles.Demonstrated leadership ability and experience handling high-stress scenarios requiring advanced interpersonal skills and conflict resolution skills. Familiarity with Human Machine Interface (HMI) andor Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) experience. Ability to interpret engineering drawings for use in diagnostics.Knowledge of Profibus and Profinet. Excellent communication skills and customer service skillsProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, etc.)Ability to travel up to 15%.PLC programming and troubleshooting knowledge preferred. Physical RequirementsRequires ability to walk, climb, stand, carry materials, stoop, kneel, bend, stretch, push and pullMust be able to coordinate movement of several parts of the body, such as arms and legs, while the body is movingMust be able to keep or regain the body's balance or stay upright when in an unstable positionMust be able to use hands to handle, control, feel, grasp, move andor assemble objects, tools or controlsMust be able to be physically active and use muscles for extended periods without getting tired or out of breathRequires prolonged period of standing and walkingMust be able to climb a 70 foot fixed ladder (ladder has rest points every10ft)Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; maximum unassisted lift = 50 lbs; average lift less than 20 lbsMust be able to adjust body movements or equipment controls to keep pace with speed changes of moving objectsWhile looking forward, must be able to see objects or movements that are off to the sideMust be able to visually inspect machinesMust be able to see differences between colors, shades and brightnessExposed to moving andor motorized equipment, machinery, parts and electricity that require safety protocolsMust be able to speak clearly so others can understandMust be able to understand the speech of othersMust be able to hear sounds and recognize the difference between themMust be able to focus on one source of sound and ignore othersMust be able to determine from which direction a sound cameMust be able to use critical PPE correctlyExposed to job site temperature fluctuations due to seasonal weather based on geographic regionThe physical demands described above 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.

Created: 2025-03-01