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 ofhands-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.