Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

The Mechanical Maintenance Technician is responsible for the mechanical upkeep of the distribution center and will maintain, troubleshoot and repair: all conveyor, sortation, and related material handling equipment; heating; HVAC, plumbing and/or other specialized areas to ensure proper, safe and efficient mechanical/electrical operations within the Distribution Center. The Mechanical Maintenance Technician installs new, or modifies existing, equipment/systems, and as necessary designs, fabricates and installs specialized equipment. This role will be responsible for the preventative maintenance schedule and logging all maintenance related issues and actions taken.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair a variety of building operation systems to include plumbing, electrical, heating, refrigeration, sprinklers, etc. Inspects completed repairs

• Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment

• Maintain the appearance and integrity of the physical facility

• Performs general construction installations, maintenance and repairs. (I.e. carpentry, painting, plumbing, flooring, and roof repairs)

• Performs minor electrical maintenance and repairs of lighting and supply systems

• Perform safety inspections and record maintenance as assigned

• Cleans and lubricates machine parts such as shafts, pulleys, gears, and bearings

• Replaces or repairs machine belts

• Removes dust, dirt, grease, and waste material from machines

• Patches or replaces plaster or plaster board and paints walls, ceilings, and trim of building

• Performs battery change on power equipment

• Clears clogged drains and replaces plumbing fixtures

• Requisitions new materials, tools, and supplies as needed

• Cleans work area, tools, and equipment

• Completes and maintains maintenance related logs, documentation related to maintenance actions, parts usage, etc

• Estimates costs, prepares requisitions as required and contacts vendors to order parts and services as necessary

• Understand and demonstrate safe work practices at all times to ensure a safe work environment

• Comply with all company policies and procedures

• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned by your supervisor

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing and welding.

• Effective and clear verbal and written communication skills.

• Familiar with OSHA standards.

• Must be able to operate all shop equipment and hand tools

• Always maintains safe work practices including wearing PPE, using LOTO and following ARC Flash requirements.

• Technical aptitude, exceptional organizational skills, and meticulous attention to detail

• Strong critical thinking, problem analysis, and problem-solving abilities

Experience and Credentials

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2-3 years of hands-on experience in industrial maintenance field with demonstrated preventative maintenance experience in material handling systems
• State licensure or proven knowledge and experience in one or more areas (Electrical, Welding, HVAC, Plumbing, Electro-hydraulics, mechanical and electrical drive systems, etc.)
• Willingness to work various shifts to meet business needs