Facility Technician (Afternoon Shift)

Grainger Businesses • Edmonton, AB

47d • Onsite

About The Position

As a leading industrial distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom, Grainger serves more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. The company is dedicated to providing value for customers, fostering an engaging culture for team members and driving strong financial results. Grainger is a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, seeking passionate people to join its team. This Facility Technician position's primary responsibilities are to maintain, troubleshoot/diagnose and repair all automated material handling and building assets to support the goals of the Distribution Center. The role also involves providing technical expertise for day to day issues and solutions for recurring problems. The technician will demonstrate proper safe work practices around automated equipment by adhering to Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO) and NFPA70E/NEC code standards. Additional responsibilities include repair and maintenance of Powered Industrial Equipment (PIE) and associated equipment, as well as assisting higher level Technicians with complex automated material handling system projects and repairs. This is a Full-Time position on the afternoon shift, Monday to Friday, 12:30pm - 9:00pm.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of building and equipment maintenance experience with two years or equivalent experience, maintaining automated conveyor systems.
• Ability to understand and read directions and clearly communicate with others.
• Capable of completing all company forms and paperwork.
• Must possess intermediate computer skills, specifically regarding MS Outlook and Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) programs.
• Knowledge and application of safe work practices, including LOTO standards.
• Demonstrated ability to follow directions with acute attention to detail and high level of record keeping accuracy.
• Demonstrated competency of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry and pneumatic concepts.
• Skilled at using electrical multi-meters, hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, calipers, gauges, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret MEP (Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing) drawings and schematics.
• Strong understanding of power distribution and control circuits.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair I/O device networks such as Profibus, Data Highway, ASiBus, Ethernet and CanBus.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize computer-based monitoring equipment to diagnose automated material handling systems and building automation systems.
• Demonstrated experienced with AC/DC drive set-up, programming and fault resolution.
• Ability to develop skill sets through ongoing training in both formal and informal settings.
• Demonstrated reliability/flexibility in regard to attendance.

Nice To Haves

• Technical degree with focus on Electrical and Automated Systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repair tasks on conveyors, sorters, shuttles and related automated material handling assets.
• Perform 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: PLCs, AC/DC drives, AC invertors, Linear motors, Print and apply, VFDs, Encoders, Scanners, Power distribution, Communication systems (CAN, ASi, Profi, ethernet, etc.).
• Responding to calls for assistance with building issues, conveyor jams or shut downs and other facility issues.
• Complete assigned projects to support Operations Departments.
• Perform general building repairs including plumbing, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and carpentry repairs.
• Maintain shop equipment in working condition including cranes, drill presses, stand grinders, welding equipment, presses (hydraulic/pneumatic), jacks, jack stands, band saws and various other pieces of equipment.
• General work area housekeeping and stock keeping responsibilities.
• Utilization of CMMS to enter daily maintenance activities.
• Ability to work independently on projects and work assignments.
• Work with contractors, service providers and other Facilities personnel.
• Ability to operate all automated material handling and mobile equipment within the Distribution Center.
• Assisting with complex repairs and projects on automated material handling/conveyor system.
• Communicate status of work-in-progress and completion estimate with team and management.
• Remain current in training for LOTO, NFPA/NEC standards and other KPI, as required by policies.
• Other duties, as assigned.
• Repair and maintenance of PIE fleet and associated assets, including picking carts, batteries, battery changing equipment.
• Assisting with complex repairs and projects on automated material handling/conveyor system.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and up to 12 company holidays per year (dependent on home province)
• Life insurance coverage, including spousal and dependent life insurance.
• Employee Family Assistance Program to help team members with physical, emotional, mental, financial and other concerns
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan & Defined Contribution Pension Plan to help you save for your financial future
• Educational & Professional Membership Fee Assistance program
• Employee discounts, team member perks and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees