Electro Mechanical Facilities Technician

US Foods•Wixom, MI

22d•$28 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of warehouse-related equipment such as pallet jacks, highlifts, and forklifts to ensure the efficient shipping and receiving of products. This role is crucial for keeping day and night warehouse operations functional. The technician will maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve automated material handling equipment and industrial machinery, with a strong emphasis on electrical systems, conveyors, motors, VFDs, PLC-controlled equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, and welding. The position involves performing preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting electrical systems (24VDC–480V), repairing various mechanical components, diagnosing VFDs and PLC-controlled equipment, reading schematics, performing welding/fabrication, completing CMMS work orders, and adhering to OSHA/NFPA70E/LOTO safety standards. The role requires working in an industrial environment and climbing ladders.

Requirements

A minimum of six months previous mechanic experience required.
Knowledge of equipment repair and operation.
Able to repair and overhaul warehouse equipment.
Welding ability.
Able to read and write legibly.
Able to follow orders.
Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
Able to work with little direct supervision.
Troubleshoot 24VDC–480V electrical systems.
Repair conveyors, motors, gearboxes, bearings, chains, belts.
Diagnose VFDs, PLC-controlled equipment and sensors.
Read schematics.
Perform welding/fabrication.
Complete CMMS work orders.
Follow OSHA/NFPA70E/LOTO.
Climb ladders, work in industrial environment.

Nice To Haves

High School education or equivalent preferred.
Additional mechanic training or trade school degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform necessary repairs and maintenance to warehouse-related equipment (i.e. pallet jacks, highlifts, forklifts, etc.) to insure that adequate machinery is available for day and night warehouse operations.
Review equipment reports submitted by warehouse associates, record actions/repairs taken, and maintain a repair log per USF policy.
Perform PM’s (Preventative Maintenance) on equipment, and maintain PM log with proper documentation, per USF policy.
Comply with all USF and government guidelines regarding safety when working on equipment (i.e. Lock Out/Tag Out, placarding and required documentation, safe work environment, etc.).
Maintain and secure the battery-charging area, batteries and other equipment contained therein.
Responsible for company tools and maintenance equipment used in performance of job duties, including inventory maintenance, safe operation, proper storage, and security of tool area.
If authorized, may purchase tools and other equipment needs from local vendors to perform required duties.
Performs light maintenance duties as assigned (i.e., replacement of light bulbs, painting, storage rack repairs, light plumbing, equipment repairs, basic drywall and concrete repairs, etc.).