Union Maintenance Tech All Around

The Distribution Center (DC) Maintenance Technician performs repairs, preventive maintenance, and other related maintenance activity to optimize the up-time and efficiency of the DC. This position requires a creative approach and strong mechanical/electrical skills to resolve both current and potential issues with DC equipment and building systems. This role requires effective communication skills (oral and written) with DWK employees and outside vendors & contractors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited, to the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Investigate and troubleshoot defective equipment and building systems through a combination of visual analysis, auditory indicators, mechanical/electrical testing, and discussions/feedback from other DC employees. This responsibility includes an awareness of sights and sounds coming from equipment and/or components that indicate probable mechanical or electrical failure.
• Performs mechanical and electrical repairs/replacement for defective equipment and building systems using experience, specifications, mechanical/electrical schematic drawings, and manuals. Advises the DC Manager of all repairs requiring outside contractors as dictated licensing regulation (local, state, federal regulations), specialized equipment, or job size.
• Create PM schedules and conduct the PM’s for equipment and building systems on a regularly scheduled basis. This duty shall include the inspection, service, replacement, and repair of the following: belts, fluid levels, filters, piping, wiring, bearings, shafts, gears, seals, valves, hydraulic/ pneumatic cylinders/ regulators, gauges, HVAC systems, etc. Maintain records of preventive maintenance work.
• Install new equipment as required using experience, specifications, mechanical / electrical schematic drawings, and manuals. Ensures installation complies with local, state, or federal permitting, inspection, and licensing requirements.
• Fabricate/ repair machine parts as necessary utilizing typical shop equipment (e.g. lathe, grinder, drill press, milling machine, cutting torch, and welder).
• Organize and maintain an inventory of key replacement components (mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, etc.) through a logical approach using a combination of risk, cost, and lead-time. Order key components, other replacement parts, and consumables as required to optimize DC equipment up-time.
• Directs, monitors, and/or assists outside contractors conducting repair, installation, or other maintenance work within the DC. This duty shall include the responsibility and management to ensure the quality or work being performed and Kimble Chase safety guidelines are maintained.
• Provide recommendations and action plans to the DC manager regarding equipment repairs/ maintenance, component/ equipment replacement, and/ or other items that could optimize DC equipment and efficiency.
• Maintain records of daily repairs on the equipment. Schedule and document all PM performed keeping records on repairs, lubrications, and equipment conditions.
• Maintain maintenance work areas in a clean and safe condition. Observe all safety precautions, rules and regulations. This responsibility shall include the use of personal protective equipment/ procedures required to perform specialized maintenance functions (eye protection, hearing protection, welding mask, gloves, safety harness/ belts, lock out/ tag out, etc.)

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent with 5+ years performing general mechanical and electrical maintenance on equipment and buildings, preferably in a warehouse or distribution center.
• Must be able to read and analyze PLC data to determine appropriate course of action
• Must possess both mechanical and electrical experience/skills.
• Must possess a welding certificate or the ability to obtain one.
• Forklift certification or the ability to pass the certification.
• Basic computer skills. Must be able to satisfactorily complete an Excel and Word basic skills test
• Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities.
• Experience operating lathe, grinder, drill press, milling machine, cutting torch, and welder considered a strong plus.

*Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted at management discretion

WORK ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, bend, talk and hear.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

These are considered essential duties and are illustrative of those job tasks, which are fundamental. Employees may be required to perform additional related duties as may be assigned by management. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.