What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechatronics Technician position at NewCold?
Mechatronics Technician
Build the future of food
Join the team transforming food logistics. Be part of a dynamic and fast-growing global company. Find your future with NewCold.
Why join NewCold?
Competitive compensation & career growth
We value our people and their families. Expect generous pay and opportunities to advance. In a fast-scaling company like NewCold, your career can grow in multiple directions. Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance your skills, NewCold has the path for you.
Culture of collaboration & innovation
Our most important asset is our diverse team. We collaborate, problem-solve, and innovate together to keep the world's food fresh and safe. At NewCold, we foster an environment where your ideas are heard, and we rely on every individual to shape the future of our operations.
Who we're looking for
We're seeking talent across all levels-whether you're a forklift driver, data engineer, or technician, there's a place for you at NewCold.
Your role as a Mechatronics Technician
Key responsibilities:
As the Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for performing a broad range of maintenance and repair activities to ensure the warehouse can operate effectively and efficiently. Maintain a professional culture on site and a commitment to Health & Safety, in line with company values.
Roles and Responsibilities
Ensuring all equipment is maintained according to supplier guidelines. This includes conveyors, cranes, refrigeration systems (evaporators and condensers), fire protection, freezer doors, pallet-handling equipment, dock doors and other mechanical systems.
Performing planned preventative maintenance and repairs in a timely and safe manner, with minimal impact to normal operations.
Communicating with Planners and System Operators about equipment downtime.
Core tasks
Perform planned preventative maintenance on equipment while minimally impacting normal operations.
Troubleshoot, repair and/or replace components in conveyors, cranes, pneumatic equipment, hydraulic equipment, and other mechanical systems.
Troubleshoot and fix problems with control systems, low-voltage and high-voltage electrical systems.
Coordinate with Planners and System Operators to ensure repairs are communicated to the team and scheduled with minimal impact to normal operations.
Setup and operate machine tools such as milling machine, grinder, drill, etc to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs and fixtures, as required.
Operate cutting torch and welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
Ensure actions are executed in conformance with OSHA, FSDA requirements, and all other company policies to maintain a safe working environment.
Perform testing of fire suppression systems, fire alarms, and ammonia alarms, as required by local regulations.
Monitor ammonia refrigeration system and optimize performance.
Understand all equipment service agreements and warranties.
Coordinate with equipment suppliers for warranty claims, annual maintenance, and significant repairs.
Report, plan and track all maintenance and engineering issues using maintenance software.
Keep accurate registration of spare parts and tools in line with company policy.
Perform general facility maintenance including minor plumbing, general electric, lighting and minor building repairs.
Requirements
Minimum of 2-5 years of work experience in industrial maintenance or related field.
Hands-on mechanical, electrical and facilities maintenance background
Automated equipment maintenance experience highly preferred (conveyors, automated cranes, palletizers, ASRS)
PLC experience a plus
Education/Certification
High School Degree
Associate's degree or equivalent level of training
Who we are looking for:
We are seeking motivated and forward-thinking individuals who thrive in collaborative and fast-moving environments. Our ideal candidate has:
Be part of the future
At NewCold, we're shaping the future of the food supply chain. Our warehouses and transport network connect the world's major food manufacturers with retailers and food service providers.
Join a collaborative team of doers, innovators, and engineers who are dedicated to making a real impact. Together with advanced robotics and cutting-edge technology, we're not just keeping up with the times-we're pioneering smarter, more sustainable operations.
Ready to make an impact?
Our goal is to keep the world's food fresh and safe with our proprietary technologies and innovative solutions. Join our team and help build a more efficient, innovative, and sustainable food supply chain. Your next career chapter starts at NewCold.
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Can we welcome you on board as our new Mechatronics Technician and help continue our successful growth?
NewCold provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
NewCold expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment or discrimination based on any of the characteristics mentioned above. Improper interference with the ability of other employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
