Maintenance Technician III - Distribution Management

About the Company

Distribution Management, headquartered in the Missouri Research Park in St. Charles, Mo, is a national technology, fulfillment, and distribution provider specializing in automated order handling, managed supply services, wholesale services, and ecommerce fulfillment. DM reaches 99% of the U.S. within one to two days and some international destinations within three days from its five strategically located distribution centers. The company maintains an order accuracy rate of 99.9%, reflecting its focus on operational excellence, technology investments, and a dedicated IT development staff specializing in integration, automation, and real-time reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential guidance on repairs and serve as the primary onsite point of contact for Managers and Supervisors.
• Perform preventative maintenance, installations, inspections, and repairs on material handling equipment (MHE), conveyor systems, stretch wrappers, and case sealers.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on building systems including HVAC, plumbing, lighting, and dock equipment.
• Identify root causes of recurring equipment failures and implement long-term corrective solutions.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and maintenance requests in a timely manner to minimize operational downtime and restore service levels.
• Troubleshoot conveyor controls, sensors, motors, photo eyes, VFDs, and other automated equipment components.
• Coordinate with the Maintenance Manager on major equipment repairs, facility projects, capital improvements, vendor relationships, and maintenance planning activities.
• Coordinate with outside vendors and contractors under the direction of the Maintenance Manager and assist with oversight of vendor work activities.
• Assist with spare parts management by identifying critical inventory needs and recommending replacement parts based on equipment condition and usage.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, work orders, preventative maintenance records, downtime documentation, and repair histories.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and maintenance work areas in a safe, organized, and operational condition.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in compliance with company safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Provide after-hours or on-call maintenance support if needed, including potential travel to other distribution centers for hands-on support.
• Work collaboratively with Operations, Safety, IT, vendors, and management to support facility and equipment needs.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience as a maintenance technician.
• Associate’s degree or certificate in technical education preferred.
• Prior experience working with conveyance, electrical wiring, motor controls, sensors, actuators, and VFDs.
• Ability to handle complex repairs with minimal supervision and train junior technicians as needed.
• Ability to interpret electrical or mechanical schematics and manufacturer’s manuals to troubleshoot and repair system faults and failures.
• Effective verbal and written communication to convey technical data and needs to peers, managers, and outside vendors.
• Proficiency in software skills, including Microsoft Office suite and other web-based applications.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Strong commitment to safety, documentation accuracy, and adherence to maintenance procedures, schedules, and regulatory requirements.