Maintenance Mechanic

Dollar General • Atlanta, GA

22d

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic ensures the safe and efficient operation of machinery and equipment within the facility. The role performs routine inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs to minimize downtime and maintain optimal performance. The mechanic supports preventive maintenance programs, follows safety standards, and collaborates with team members to resolve mechanical issues promptly.

The work includes maintenance and repair of lift trucks, pallet jacks, forklifts, conveyor systems, building fixtures, and racking. The mechanic may also operate battery-change equipment and a scrubber/sweeper machine, and must meet safety, quality, and productivity standards.

Requirements

• Ability to operate band saws, drill presses, hand tools, vises, clamps, gear pullers, bearing pullers, lathes, volt/amp meters, calipers, and rolling stock equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Good math and computer skills.
• Competency operating computers for sortview, RTC, HSM, VFD, and RTS systems.
• Basic communication skills.
• Fluency in Electricity 1 (Basic) and Electricity IV – motor controls and AC/DC Electrical Controls.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair lift trucks, pallet jacks, and Cat fork trucks, including hydraulics, motors and drive units, tires and wheels, load positions, Access 1 module programming, tanks, forks, pedals, and cylinders.
• Troubleshoot and repair conveyor systems, including electrical and mechanical components; may troubleshoot the Graphical Monitoring System (GMS), sortview controller, programmable logic controllers, or RTS pick-to-light system.
• Fabricate machine parts that are unavailable for purchase.
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Operate equipment battery-change equipment.
• Perform routine building maintenance, including minor plumbing and electrical repairs such as changing light bulbs.
• Repair racking.
• May operate a scrubber/sweeper machine.
• Meet and maintain safety, quality, and productivity standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed