Automated Maintenance Technician II

Chewy•Jessup, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Chewy is recruiting an Automated Maintenance Technician II for its Jessup, Pennsylvania Fulfillment Center. The role supports fast-paced e-commerce fulfillment operations and handles a wide variety of facilities, maintenance, and utilities requirements across a large fulfillment center. The technician maintains, cleans, lubricates, calibrates, and troubleshoots electrical and mechanical aspects of on-site Material Handling Equipment (MHE), including conveyor and sortation systems, carton erectors, print-and-apply equipment, compactors and balers, and related components. The position also involves adjusting scanners, cameras, scales, and printer applicators; repairing or replacing adjustable and wearing components; using job plans and manuals; assisting with basic electronics and Programmable Logic Controls troubleshooting; and documenting work orders using handheld devices or a desktop PC. The technician is expected to build positive working relationships across the organization and follow safety procedures, including the use of Personal Protective Equipment and Lock Out/Tag Out and Arc Flash practices, while identifying and eliminating potential equipment safety hazards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
PC proficiency and ability to use handheld devices.
Familiarity with wiring diagrams, symbols, and electrical measuring.
Experience with work order management, preventive/predictive maintenance procedures, Industrial Controls and Electronics, and troubleshooting basic Input/Output functions.
Basic blueprint and schematic reading, metal fabrication, and welding.
Basic understanding of Programmable Logic Control (PLC) programs.
Ability to perform regular bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching below the waist and above the head.
Ability to walk around the site frequently, including up and down several flights of stairs, and to stand or walk for up to 10–12 hours.
Ability to climb ladders safely and work from platforms and equipment at significant heights.
Full manual dexterity in both hands and wrists, eye/hand coordination, foot-pedal use, manual picking, pinching, holding, and grasping, and repetitive wrist flexion and rotation.
Ability to work in small spaces and in dust, hot or cold temperatures, noise, vibration, on concrete for long hours, and/or on uneven surfaces.

Nice To Haves

Degree from a vocational school or college with a focus in the Mechanical or Electrical field.
3–5 years of hands-on previous experience in a related field.
Experience with automated conveyor systems and controls.
Experience with MHE safety standards.

Responsibilities

Maintain, clean, lubricate, calibrate, and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical aspects of Material Handling Equipment on site.
Work with equipment including conveyor systems, sortation systems, carton erectors, print-and-apply equipment, compactors, balers, motors, photo eyes, relays, proximity sensors, solenoids, motor starters, and encoders.
Adjust scanners, cameras, scales, and printer applicators (PANDA).
Reset, repair, or replace adjustable components such as belts, chains, and cables, and wearing components such as guides, bearings, wheels, rollers, and pulleys.
Use appropriate job plans, procedures, and manuals.
Assist with basic electronics and Programmable Logic Controls troubleshooting.
Use handheld devices or a desktop PC to build and close work orders, recording labor hours, downtime, problem/cause/remedy, and parts used.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships across all levels of the organization.
Follow safety procedures and use Personal Protective Equipment while maintaining equipment, including Lock Out/Tag Out and Arc Flash practices.
Ensure a safe work environment by eliminating potential equipment safety hazards.

Benefits

20% Chewy.com discount.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus FSA and HSA (eligibility begins on the first of the month following the date of hire).
Life and disability insurance.
401(k) with company matching.
Wellness benefits through Wellbeing @Chewy.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Paid Time Off, with eligibility to accrue up to 80 hours in the first year.
Subsidized child, adult, and pet backup care through Care.com.
Discounts on many items through the LifeMart Discount platform.
Option to use Payactiv’s Earned Wage Access program to access a portion of earned wages before the regular payday.
Opportunity for wage increases starting after three months of service.
$500 referral bonus per referral.