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Maintenance Technician III - 3rd shift

Grainger
Fountain Inn, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Mar 2024

About the role

Work Location Type: Onsite 

 

As a leading industrial distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom, We Keep The World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. With 2023 sales of $16.5 billion, we’re dedicated to providing value for customers, fostering an engaging culture for team members and driving strong financial results.

 

Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. We’re looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry over our next 100 years.

Primary Function:

This positions primary responsibility is to maintain all conveyor and building systems in order to support the goals of the DC. Provide technical expertise for day to day issues and provide solutions for recurring problems.    A thorough understanding of mechanical, electrical, basic power distribution/controls, conveyor systems, powered industrial equipment (PIE) and building assets/components is required to provide maximum system uptime.  The job scope includes recommending changes to and executing preventative maintenance programs and repairs to automated sorting equipment, Dematic Multi-Shuttle, Cross belt Sorter, associated conveyors, material handling equipment, building envelope and building MEP (mechanical/electrical/plumbing) systems.  This position will be responsible for properly completing work requests as well as projects.


Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

  1. Respond to all system issues involving conveyors, PIE, sortation and controls (EMS, WCS, Sort Director, EWM, Hardware, Software, etc.)
  2. Assists with any infrastructure upgrades along with modifications/repairs to DC assets.
  3. Basic troubleshooting/diagnostics and repair of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and control system components of the conveyor system and building components, including but not limited to:
  4. PLCs
  5. DC drives
  6. AC invertors
  7. Linear motors
  8. Print and apply
  9. VFDs
  10. Encoders
  11. Scanners
  12. Power distribution
  13. Communication systems
  14. Ability to work independently on projects and work assignments.
  15. Work with contractors, service providers and other maintenance personnel.
  16. Ability to operate all material handling and mobile equipment within the Distribution Center.
  17. Perform work requests and projects as assigned.
  18. Easily adjusts to changes in priorities, and flexible to respond to on-call emergencies.
  19. Ability to work at heights and in unusual positions.
  20. Ability to grasp, bend and lift up to 75 pounds on a regular basis.
  21. Works in cross-functional teams and work groups to identify and resolve problems by proposing unique and innovative solutions.
  22. Keeps team lead, and technicians informed of progress on assignments, projects and repair functions.
  23. Must be available for 24-hour on-call rotation.
  24. Utilize CMMS to enter daily Maintenance Activities

 

 

 

 

 

Education & Experience:

 

  1. High school diploma or equivalent required. This Position should require a degree.
  2. Minimum of 5 years of building and equipment maintenance experience with two years maintaining Dematic or similar type conveyor systems.
  3. Computer literate – specifically using the MS Outlook and other Microsoft products.
  4. Knowledge and application of safe work practices, LOTO standards and NFPA70 E Arc Flash.
  5. Demonstrated ability to follow directions with acute attention to detail and high level of record keeping accuracy.
  6. Demonstrated skills to operate troubleshoot and resolve problems associated with computer controlled building systems, conveyor systems, and maintenance management systems (CMMS) in a time sensitive environment.
  7. Skilled at using electrical test equipment, hand tools, power tools, calipers, gauges, etc.
  8. Experienced with reading and interpreting MEP (Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing) drawings and schematics.
  9. High level of knowledge and understanding of codes such as the NEC, BOCA and/or UBC, MSDS and OSHA.
  10. Possesses an excellent attendance record; is flexible with work schedule.

 

Qualifications

  1. Possess strong technical skills to become subject matter expert for conveyors, crossbelt system, Dematic Multi-Shuttle System/Goods to Person System.
  2. Design, implement, and document PLC (Siemens, Allen Bradley) programming changes to automated equipment when authorized.
  3. Strong understanding of power distr

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