Technical Maintenance Mechanic

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic controls-related issues on material handling equipment.
• Maintain and repair conveyor systems, sortation equipment, gearboxes, motors, VFDs, sensors, bearings, chains, belts, rollers, actuators, cylinders, and other associated components.
• Troubleshoot and repair facility equipment including balers, carton sealers, air compressors, dock equipment, and other warehouse support systems.
• Observe equipment in operation, identify root causes of mechanical failures, and implement corrective solutions.
• Dismantle, inspect, repair, rebuild, or replace defective equipment and components as needed.
• Test equipment following repairs to ensure safe and reliable operation.

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities in accordance with established schedules and procedures.
• Inspect equipment to identify wear patterns, misalignment, lubrication deficiencies, contamination, and potential failures before breakdowns occur.
• Perform equipment adjustments, alignments, lubrication, component replacements, and reliability improvements.
• Recommend and implement maintenance process improvements that enhance equipment performance and uptime.

Electrical & Controls Support

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems including motors, motor controls, contactors, relays, sensors, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Support troubleshooting of automated material handling equipment and control systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and mechanical drawings.
• Escalate complex PLC and controls issues when higher-level programming support is required.

Technical Support & Continuous Improvement

• Assist with installation, commissioning, and modification of conveyor systems and facility equipment.
• Participate in root cause analysis activities to identify and eliminate recurring equipment failures.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Maintenance Mechanics and newer technicians.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency.

Documentation & Inventory Management

• Maintain accurate maintenance records, repair documentation, and work order completion in the CMMS.
• Document labor, parts usage, equipment failures, and corrective actions.
• Monitor spare parts inventory and coordinate replacement part requirements.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all OSHA, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, and facility safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Participate in safety inspections, audits, and incident prevention initiatives.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in compliance with company policies and procedures.