Maintenance Mechanic II

Office Depot•Houston, TX

6h•$25 - $29

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic II performs general preventative and reactive maintenance and repairs on conveyors, production equipment, and building-related equipment. The role requires intermediate knowledge of troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems to identify and correct minor problems before they develop into larger issues. The mechanic regularly responds to production-critical issues, provides troubleshooting assistance, and makes adjustments and repairs as needed. This is a mid-level position with potential promotion to Maintenance Mechanic III after demonstrating proficiency in that role’s requirements.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of experience in a related field.
Previous experience and working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, including conveyor and related systems in a fast-paced production environment.
Working knowledge of standard building codes and safety regulations.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Intermediate knowledge of PLCs and sortation controls.
Ability to follow blueprints, technical manuals, and engineering specifications.
Ability to take direction and complete tasks independently or in a team environment.
Ability to learn new trades.
Strong sense of urgency.
Ability to be on call and work days or nights, weekends, and overtime if required.
Good computer skills.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent education preferred.
Previous experience with Dematic conveyors and related production equipment and systems, such as Rapid Route, Flex Sort, Crown, and Raymond.

Responsibilities

Perform general facility repairs, including minor plumbing, general electrical work, lighting, painting, and wall repair; make minor repairs to doors and dock plates.
Assist Senior Mechanics with major repairs and Tenant Improvement work as requested, and communicate with peers, customers, and management to accomplish assigned and critical tasks.
Perform reactive repairs and preventative maintenance on conveyors and sorter equipment, including cleaning and lubricating machinery, diagnostics, performance checks, testing damaged parts, and assembling or disassembling pneumatic subsystems.
Troubleshoot conveyor system controls and make adjustments, calibrations, or repairs; work with vendor partners to identify root causes and appropriate corrections.
Perform preventative maintenance on production-related equipment, Powered Industrial Trucks, and building equipment as needed; maintain equipment and work-area inventories and cleanliness.
Troubleshoot low- and high-voltage electrical and control systems for 480-volt AC and DC devices, including repairing or replacing system components.
Assist with or perform installation of new or replacement facility equipment.
Use problem-solving methods to resolve issues related to primary duties and facility operations.
Keep work areas organized, neat, and clean; promptly identify and address safety hazards and spills; use safe lifting and power-equipment practices and follow regulations, including lockout/tagout procedures.
Communicate with peers, customers, and management about safety issues and training requirements.
Use materials and tools, including wood and metal, to fabricate or repair custom equipment supporting operations.
Enter and maintain work-order records and other documentation, including Material Safety Data Sheets; track time, parts, and repairs.