2nd Shift Maintenance Technician II
About the role
Performs preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, troubleshoots conveyors, building equipment, machinery and electrical/controls systems in the Distribution Center.
Schedule
Monday through Thursday, 4:00 PM to 2:30 AM.
Pay
$26.80 per hour plus a $0.75 shift differential.
Responsibilities
- Follow set safety procedures and guidelines to maximize personal safety and safety of DC associates.
- Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment (e.g., lift trucks, pneumatic systems, material handling equipment, hydraulic equipment, dock equipment, electronic and electrical equipment) according to procedures.
- Troubleshoot and repair complex electrical/electronic problems with equipment, networks, logic controls, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Motor Drives (Servo and VFD), and external Input/Output (I/O) devices where the repair is not immediately visible or obvious.
- Diagnose electrical problems using technical drawings (blueprints, electronic/mechanical schematics) and diagnostic tools (multi‑meter, laptop).
- Assist other maintenance technicians in the repair and maintenance of equipment.
- Initiate and implement new procedures and create designs to keep present equipment/systems operating at 100% efficiency.
- Develop knowledge base of different systems within the Distribution Center.
- Maintain an organized work area and promote a safe working environment within the Maintenance department.
- Communicate with individuals or groups verbally and/or in writing (customers, suppliers, associates) to minimize equipment downtime.
- Complete work orders, records, logs, and other written or computer‑based documents according to established procedures.
- Operate material handling equipment, battery equipment, moving machinery, and other powered equipment.
- Ensure workmanship is of the highest quality.
Requirements
- Coursework or certification in electronic technology and 2 years industrial maintenance experience specializing in electronic technology (including troubleshooting and repairing automated equipment) OR 3 years industrial maintenance experience specializing in electronic technology (including troubleshooting and repairing automated equipment).
- PLC/PC program knowledge and troubleshooting experience.
- Industrial electrical hands‑on experience and troubleshooting, including 480V 3‑phase, 110 VAC, and 24 VDC systems.
- Advanced troubleshooting skills with PCs and industrial controls devices/networking.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, relating technical issues to business leadership.
- Willingness to perform shift work, overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.
- Customer‑service oriented.
Preferred qualifications
- Associate’s Degree in electronic technology and 2 years industrial maintenance experience specializing in electronic technology (including troubleshooting and repairing automated equipment).
Physical requirements
These are the physical and mental requirements of the position as typically performed. Inability to meet one or more of these requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee. Upon request for a reasonable accommodation, the Company may be able to adjust or excuse one or more of these requirements, depending on the requirement, the essential functions to which it relates, and the proposed accommodation.
Benefits
- Competitive health care package and basic life premiums for full‑time associates
- Dental, vision, voluntary life insurance
- Short‑ and long‑term disability
- Flexible spending accounts
- 401(k)
- Annual merit increases
- Discounted stock purchase plan
- Primary caregiver and parental leaves
- Daily pay
- Employee assistance program
Full‑time position at 640 Perimeter Rd, Rome, NY 13441 (DC208, Family Dollar).