Maintenance Technician - Cedar Falls, IA - FDC

Engineering & Facilities Maintenance Technician 1 (MT1)
Job Overview

As an entry‑level technician, you will maintain and repair automated material handling and facility equipment to ensure high equipment availability rates. You will use preventive and predictive maintenance processes, rapidly troubleshoot breakdowns, and restore equipment to service to support the successful operation of the supply chain facility.

Shift: Tuesday through Friday from 9:00pm to 7:00am. You may also earn additional compensation in the form of a shift differential ranging from $2.00 to $3.50 per hour based on eligibility.

• Maintain and perform basic troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical aspects of material handling equipment (MHE) on site, including conveyor systems, sortation, scales and printer applicators.
• Demonstrate mechanical proficiency for hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and AC/DC electrical motors and drives.
• Adjust, reset, repair, or replace adjustable components (belts, chains, cables) and wearing components (guides, bearings, wheels, rollers, pulleys).
• Maintain and troubleshoot motors, photo eyes, relays, proximity sensors, solenoids, motor starters, tachometers, encoders, etc.
• Clean, lubricate, and calibrate equipment.
• Use appropriate job plans, procedures, and manuals.
• Perform preventative maintenance on facility equipment (i.e. powered industrial trucks, HVAC, air compressors and dryers, balers).
• Perform basic electrical maintenance and simple repair/replace of various electrical circuits and related electronic equipment, using tools such as multimeters and infrared thermometers.
• Read and understand basic electrical and electronic schematics.
• Execute sanitation and maintenance standards that support the health of industrial ammonia refrigeration (F&B Only).
• Utilize handheld devices and asset management system mobile apps to create and close Work Orders with appropriate data (labor hours, downtime, problem/cause/remedy, and parts used).
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Follow appropriate safety procedures and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while maintaining equipment (Lock Out/Tag Out, Arc Flash, etc.), and ensure a safe work environment by eliminating potential equipment safety hazards.

Must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation: regular bending, lifting, stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the head; lift and move totes or cartons up to 49lb each; walk within and around the site with great frequency; climb ladders and gangways safely and without limitation, and work off platforms and equipment at significant heights; full manual dexterity in both hands and wrists, eye/hand coordination, feet (foot pedals), manual (picking, pinching, holding, grasping), and wrist motion (repetitive flexion/rotation);

stand/walk for up to 10‑12hours.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license for the state of employment.
• Basic PC competency and ability to use mobile apps on handheld devices.
• Familiar with simple wiring diagrams, symbols and electrical measuring.
• F&B Only:
  Comfortable working in a temperature‑controlled environment.
• Experience in work order management.
• Experience with preventive/predictive maintenance procedures.
• Experience with commonly used industrial tools.
• Basic carpentry and plumbing skills.
• Basic blueprint and schematic reading.
• Basic AC/DC electrical and electronic principles.
• Basic metal fabrication and welding.
• Basic industrial controls.
• Desired:
  Degree from a vocational school or college with a focus in mechanical or electrical field.
• 2+ years apprenticeship or equivalent experience in mechanical or electrical field.
• Experience with automated conveyor systems and controls.
• Experience with MHE safety standards.
• Experience with PLC programs and HMIs.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic input/output functions.
• Experience with robotic operation/maintenance.

Benefits are available within two weeks of employment. Eligible team members receive health benefits and programs, including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 401(k), employee discount, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Learn more about benefits eligibility here:

In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.acc