DC Maintenance Technician III

Bass Pro Shops•Prairie du Chien, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician III supports the Bass Pro Maintenance department’s material handling operations by performing preventative and predictive maintenance and repairing material handling systems. The position uses prescribed processes related to mechanical power transmission, electrical systems, PLC/controls, and other industrial maintenance systems, and may troubleshoot component- and system-level issues. Under minimal supervision, the technician performs maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs; follows safety standards; interprets schematics, manuals, and engineering specifications; responds to sort calls; and uses CMMS software to enter and retrieve data. The role requires advanced troubleshooting in mechanical, electrical, and PLC/controls systems, while relying on higher-level technicians for complex control-system issues. The technician also assists lower-level technicians and develops scopes of work and project plans for small-scale local projects. The posted schedule is Thursday through Saturday, 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., with listed additional premiums for a 12-hour shift and PM shift. The job also states that a flexible schedule, including all days and shifts, may be required based on business needs. Travel is less than 25%. The work environment is non-climate-controlled, and the position regularly involves walking, sitting, standing, computer work, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Four years of industrial maintenance experience with demonstrated proficiency in mechanical power transmission and electrical skills, and working knowledge of PLC/controls, obtained through job experience, related military experience, and/or related education.
Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical schematics, manufacturer manuals, and engineering specifications.
Ability to use CMMS software to enter and retrieve prescribed data.
Ability to solve mechanical or electrical problems, potentially using engineering formulas.
Ability to diagnose mechanical power transmission, electrical, and PLC/controls issues through component- and system-level troubleshooting.
Effective verbal and written communication skills for conveying technical information and needs to peers, managers, and outside vendors.
Ability to collaborate with department personnel, operations, vendors, and support teams.
Software skills, including Microsoft Office and web-based applications.
Time-management and organizational skills.
Ability to follow a flexible schedule, including all days and shifts, as business needs dictate.
Ability to travel less than 25%.
Regularly walks, sits, stands, performs computer work, and lifts up to 50 pounds.
Works in a non-climate-controlled environment.

Nice To Haves

Trade, technical, or vocational education in industrial maintenance/mechatronics, electrical or mechanical trades, or a related area.
Certificate or license in industrial maintenance/mechatronics, electrical or mechanical trades, or a related area.
Ability to understand power transmission concepts such as gear ratios, service factor, horsepower, and frame size to replace a gearbox or motor when the correct replacement parts are unavailable.
Ability to understand mechanical design concepts and replace failed pulleys and bearings with nonmatching replacements without affecting conveyor performance.
Ability to read, interpret, create, or modify mechanical drawings.
Ability to use a digital multimeter to resistance-test de-energized circuits.
Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose both power and control branches of motor control circuits.
Ability to read, interpret, create, or modify electrical drawings and schematics.
Ability to go online with PLC processors to aid troubleshooting.
Understanding of PLC networks such as ControlNet and DeviceNet.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on material handling systems.
Use mechanical power transmission and electrical skills, along with working knowledge of PLC/controls, to diagnose and address system issues.
Follow applicable safety standards, attend safety meetings and required training, and address safety concerns.
Interpret electrical and mechanical schematics, manufacturer manuals, and engineering specifications to troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, or escalate system faults and failures.
Respond to sort calls to diagnose problems and make repairs.
Use CMMS software to enter and retrieve prescribed data.
Rely on higher-level technicians for complex control-system issues.
Read PLCs and burn EEPROMs.
Assist lower-level technicians.
Develop scopes of work and project plans for small-scale local projects.
Follow procedures in work orders or as directed by higher-level technicians or management.
Collaborate with department personnel, operations, vendors, and support teams as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Discounts on retail merchandise, restaurants, resorts, and conservation attractions.
Medical benefits.
Dental benefits.
Vision benefits.
Health Savings Account.
Flexible Spending Account.
Voluntary benefits.
401(k) retirement savings.
Paid holidays.
Paid vacation.
Paid sick time.
Bass Pro Cares Fund.