Maintenance Technician; 2nd shift

As an
Engineering & Facilities Maintenance Technician 1 (MT1), you will maintain and repair automated material handling and facility equipment and ensure high equipment availability rates. You will use preventive and predictive maintenance processes, and rapidly troubleshoot equipment breakdowns and quickly restore equipment to service to support the successful operation of the supply chain facility. You will work with other mechanics to solve problems, validate quality of work for outside specialty contractors, and meet aggressive timelines.

You will collaborate with Senior Systems Engineers to perform Root Cause Analysis for equipment failures. You will operate owned vehicles to complete maintenance activities on the exterior of the facility and within the trailer yard, as well as travel to nearby facilities and local stores to procure parts and supplies as needed. This is an entry-level position in the technician role with promotion potential to Maintenance Technician 2, by completing and demonstrating proficiency in all related Maintenance Technician 2 job requirements, measured by both hands‑on validation and by a written assessment.

A successful candidate in this role will:

• 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 and balers)
• Perform basic electrical maintenance and simple repair/replace of various electrical circuits and related electronic equipment, using tools such as multi‑meters and infrared thermometers
• Read and understand basic electrical and electronic schematics
• 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

Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

About you:

Physical Demands (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 49 pounds each
• Walking within and around the site with great frequency
• Ability to 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)
• Working conditions may include small spaces, dust, fumes/odors, hot/cold temperatures, inside/outside noise, vibration, standing on concrete for long hours and wet or uneven surfaces
• Ability to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Possess or ability to obtain a valid driver’s license
• Basic PC competency and ability to use mobile apps on handheld devices
• Familiar with simple wiring diagrams, symbols and electrical measuring
• Experience in the following areas:
  • Work order management
  • Preventive/predictive maintenance procedures
  • Commonly used industrial tools
  • Basic Carpentry and Plumbing
  • Basic blueprint and schematic reading
  • Basic AC/DC electrical and electronic principles
  • Basic metal fabrication and welding
  • Basic Industrial Controls
• Degree from a vocational school or college with a focus in the Mechanical or Electrical field
• 2+ years apprenticeship or…