Maintenance Tech I

Medline Industries, LP • Auburndale, FL

20d • $24 - $34

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the Maintenance Tech I sets up, adjusts, performs preventive maintenance on, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains assigned equipment, with responsibility for production and quality. The role supports conveyors, automation, robotics, ancillary equipment, and facility systems; documents maintenance work; investigates equipment downtime and production delays; and assists with facility projects and other maintenance work as assigned.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and three years of experience repairing and maintaining conveyor, automation, or robotics equipment. Candidates need a fundamental understanding of machinery and equipment, basic proficiency with multiple software packages including Microsoft Excel, and experience with inputs, outputs, and PLC logic systems. The role includes physical work, use of personal protective equipment, willingness to operate a fork truck, travel up to 10%, and overtime as needed. An associate degree in a related technical field and building-maintenance experience at a large facility are preferred.

The anticipated pay range is $23.50–$34.00 per hour. Medline offers a competitive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and benefits for eligible employees. The company also describes its commitment to inclusion, belonging, and equal opportunity.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of experience repairing and maintaining conveyor, automation, or robotics equipment.
• Fundamental understanding of machinery and equipment.
• Basic skill with multiple computer software packages, including Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with inputs, outputs, and PLC logic systems, and ability to troubleshoot these systems.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% for business purposes, including in-state and out-of-state travel.
• Ability to frequently move, lift, and carry supplies or equipment up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to stand for at least 8 hours and up to 12 hours, for up to 6 days a week.
• Ability to continuously ascend and descend ladders and stairs; work at heights, from a ladder, or lying down; and work with hands above the head.
• Willingness to operate material handling equipment such as a fork truck.
• Ability to write documents and reports using writing instruments and computers, and read information—often small-print drawings.
• Willingness to learn new equipment as it is brought online.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, HVAC, or equivalent.
• At least three years of experience in a building maintenance position servicing a facility larger than 75,000 square feet.
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, and push for extended periods daily.
• Ability to work overtime and availability for on-call requests as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections on assigned conveyors, automation, robotics, and ancillary equipment.
• Troubleshoot out-of-service equipment, correct issues, serve as an escalation point for lower-level technicians, and escalate issues to leadership or more senior technicians as needed.
• Document work in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and ticketing systems, and maintain accurate operating logs for routinely tested facility systems, including fire pumps, generators, and HVAC equipment.
• Perform root cause analysis of major downtime events.
• Assist maintenance mechanics with work requiring two people or when operational needs demand.
• Perform assigned facility and building project work, including light bulb and ballast replacement, door repairs, furniture installation, ceiling tile replacement, carpentry, plumbing repairs, and maintaining operation logs.
• Assemble and test equipment to verify correct operation and production.
• Analyze and record causes of production delays in daily production reports, initiate procedures to resolve equipment malfunctions, examine defects and spoilage causes, take corrective action where possible, and verify that corrective action resolves problems.
• Follow safety procedures such as Lock Out/Tag Out and Arc Flash requirements, use personal protective equipment, and help eliminate potential equipment safety hazards.

Benefits

• Health insurance for eligible employees working an average of 30 or more hours per week.
• Life and disability benefits for eligible employees working an average of 30 or more hours per week.
• 401(k) contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Continuing education and training.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups, and the Employee Service Corp for employees working less than 30 hours per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED