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About the company

Arvato is an innovative and leading global 3PL service provider in supply chain management and e-commerce. With 20,000 team members at over 100 locations, we focus on the Consumer Products, Tech, Healthcare, Automotive and Publisher industries.

You will work in an environment built on collaboration, respect, commitment and curiosity, where you can grow, contribute your ideas, and make an impact. Be part of the team that delivers logistics excellence and shapes supply chains globally. Working at Arvato means: Together, we’re on it.

Full job description

In this role, you will perform daily maintenance, installations, and repairs across conveyors, material handling equipment, sortation systems, and advanced automation technologies. You will troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control systems—including PLCs, robotics, and high-speed sortation—while supporting infrastructure upgrades and preventative maintenance initiatives. If you have extensive experience in conveyor systems, automation diagnostics, and power distribution, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want you on our team!

YOUR TASKS

• Perform daily maintenance, installations, and repairs in all areas of the floor as assigned.

• Respond to all system issues involving conveyors, MHE, sortation, and controls (ARMADA, Hardware, Software, etc.)

• Assists with any infrastructure upgrades, along with modifications/repairs to building assets.

• Basic troubleshooting/diagnosis and repair of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control system components of the conveyor system and building components, including but not limited to:

• PLCs/Controllers

• High Speed Sortation Systems

• Material Handling Equipment

• Industrial Automation (Industrial Wrappers/Carton Erectors/Carton Closers/Carton Wrap)

• 1D/2D/3D AS/RS and Multishuttle Systems

• VFDs/MDR/Palletizers/Depalletizers

• Robotic Systems (Cobots/AMRs/AGVs)

• Scanners (Cognex/Sick/DataLogix)

• Power distribution (480/240/120/24)

• Communication systems (Ethernet/Profibus)

• Read, understand, and explain complex operation manuals, diagrams, and manufacturers' specifications.

• Ability to support all initiatives related to the day-to-day maintenance/upkeep of the facilities.

• Perform detailed preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance tasks as directed or with little to no supervision.

• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair complex automation and conveyance systems.

• Repair, replace, and maintain in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and the manufacturer’s specifications.

• Support the coordination of third parties and ordering parts.

• Interact with manufacturers, vendors, and operations to remedy concerns, offer solutions, or implement modifications.

Qualifications and requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
• Be knowledgeable and skillful in work-related fields, including Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, and Distribution Automation.
• At least 10 to 15 years of prior Conveyor Maintenance experience. (Hytrol/Interroll systems are a plus).
• At least 5-10 years of prior Automation repair, diagnostics, and troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot and implement changes to I/O device networks such as Profibus, Data Highway, and CanBus.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize computers/computer-based monitoring equipment to diagnose material handling systems and building automation systems.
• Must possess strong analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Must have knowledge of commercial power distribution.
• Ability to coordinate and execute preventative, corrective, and emergency maintenance tasks.
• Able to lead/direct projects and repairs in all areas of the floor as assigned by the Manager with little to no supervision.
• Work schedule: B-shift - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 6:00 am - 6:30 pm, and every other Saturday 6:00 am - 2:30 pm - some overtime is required
• Work location: 2500 Export Drive, Louisville, Kentucky 40219

Additional information

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability Pay.
• 401(k) with company matching up to 6%.
• Paid Time Off, including paid holidays.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Voluntary benefits such as legal and financial assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Ongoing employee development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and training.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee engagement activities.

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Responsible for processing the information provided in your application is the company specified in the job advertisement, with its registered office as indicated. The company processes your data for the purpose of establishing an employment relationship on the basis of Art. 6 (1) b GDPR / Section 26 (1) sentence 1 BDSG.

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Further information on data protection and your rights can be found here.

We strive to be an equitable and inclusive workplace for our employees and value their diverse perspectives, which contribute to the diversity of our company. Therefore, we welcome applications from people who enrich our company with their identity, background and personal experience. We want to keep the application process as simple as possible for you: focus on a meaningful resume; we do not require an elaborate cover letter. Please know that we can only accept your application through our online application portal.

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• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
• Be knowledgeable and skillful in work-related fields, including Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, and Distribution Automation.
• At least 10 to 15 years of prior Conveyor Maintenance experience. (Hytrol/Interroll systems are a plus).
• At least 5-10 years of prior Automation repair, diagnostics, and troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot and implement changes to I/O device networks such as Profibus, Data Highway, and CanBus.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize computers/computer-based monitoring equipment to diagnose material handling systems and building automation systems.
• Must possess strong analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Must have knowledge of commercial power distribution.
• Ability to coordinate and execute preventative, corrective, and emergency maintenance tasks.
• Able to lead/direct projects and repairs in all areas of the floor as assigned by the Manager with little to no supervision.
• Work schedule: B-shift - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 6:00 am - 6:30 pm, and every other Saturday 6:00 am - 2:30 pm - some overtime is required
• Work location: 2500 Export Drive, Louisville, Kentucky 40219

Arvato is an innovative and leading global 3PL service provider in supply chain management and e-commerce. With 20,000 team members at over 100 locations, we focus on the Consumer Products, Tech, Healthcare, Automotive and Publisher industries.

You will work in an environment built on collaboration, respect, commitment and curiosity, where you can grow, contribute your ideas, and make an impact. Be part of the team that delivers logistics excellence and shapes supply chains globally. Working at Arvato means: Together, we’re on it.