Mechanic, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Join Uline Inc., a leading North American distributor of shipping, industrial and packaging materials, as a Control Mechanic in our Engineering, Maintenance & Asset Management department. In this hands-on role, you'll install, troubleshoot and maintain control systems and equipment that keep our high-volume distribution operations running efficiently. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reliability, support continuous improvement and ensure safe, efficient material handling.

Uline's results-driven culture offers robust training, clear career paths and opportunities for long-term professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair industrial control systems, including PLCs, motor controls, VFDs, sensors and safety circuits for distribution and logistics equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical, mechanical and control schematics to diagnose faults and perform root cause analysis on equipment failures.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on conveyors, packaging lines, material handling systems and facility support equipment to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and maintenance requests in a fast-paced warehouse environment, prioritizing safety and minimizing impact to operations.
• Calibrate, adjust and replace instrumentation, sensors and control components to ensure accurate, reliable operation of automated systems.
• Support installation, commissioning and modification of new equipment and control systems in coordination with engineering and project teams.
• Document maintenance activities, parts usage and findings in a computerized maintenance management system, and recommend improvements to maintenance plans.
• Collaborate with engineers, operators and other maintenance staff to standardize best practices, improve equipment reliability and implement process improvements.
• Adhere to all safety policies, including Lockout/Tagout, electrical safety and OSHA requirements, and promote a strong safety culture on the floor.
• Provide basic training and guidance to operators and peers on equipment operation, care and early identification of maintenance issues.

Required Skills

• Industrial controls troubleshooting
• PLC programming and diagnostics
• VFD and motor control systems
• Mechanical maintenance and repair
• Electrical schematic reading
• Preventive and predictive maintenance
• Industrial networking basics
• Root cause analysis
• CMMS usage and documentation
• Lockout/Tagout procedures
• Industrial safety and OSHA compliance
• Instrumentation and sensors
• Conveyor and material handling systems
• Hydraulics and pneumatics
• Welding and fabrication basics