Maintenance Tech III - Distribution Center (Terre Haute)

Staples Canada•Terre Haute, IN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Maintenance Technician III, you will serve as a senior technical resource within the Distribution Center, supporting advanced diagnostics, system reliability, and maintenance excellence across automated equipment, material handling systems, and facility operations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring equipment uptime, safety, and operational efficiency while mentoring and supporting other maintenance technicians.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a distribution center, manufacturing, or automated environment
Advanced electrical troubleshooting experience ranging from 24V DC to 460V AC (3-phase)
Strong working knowledge of: Automated conveyor systems and controls, Industrial electrical, electronics, hydraulics, and pneumatics, PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley preferred), VFDs, motors, sensors, relays, and control circuits
Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals
Proficiency using electrical diagnostic tools (digital and analog meters)
Ability to complete detailed work orders and documentation
Strong safety mindset and ability to work independently during critical events
Ability to be trained and certified on powered industrial equipment (forklift, EPJ, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Trade school or technical degree (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics)
Prior experience in a lead or senior maintenance role
Experience supporting automation upgrades or capital installs
Familiarity with reliability or continuous improvement practices
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

Responsibilities

Lead advanced troubleshooting, repair, and diagnostics for conveyor systems, automation equipment, electrical systems, and material handling equipment (MHE).
Serve as the technical escalation point for complex mechanical, electrical, and controls-related issues.
Troubleshoot and support PLC-controlled systems, VFDs, servo drives, sensors, encoders, and associated controls (Allen-Bradley preferred).
Identify root causes of recurring equipment failures and implement long-term corrective solutions.
Ensure 100% completion of Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs, while recommending improvements to PM strategies to reduce downtime and extend asset life.
Take ownership of assigned critical systems or equipment, acting as a subject matter expert.
Partner with leadership to support continuous improvement and system reliability initiatives.
Mentor and support Maintenance Technicians I and II through hands-on guidance, troubleshooting support, and knowledge sharing.
Assist with onboarding and training of new maintenance team members.
Maintain strong working relationships across Operations, Engineering, Safety, and Leadership.
Support or lead capital projects, equipment installations, and system upgrades.
Coordinate with vendors and contractors, ensuring work is completed safely, correctly, and to Staples standards.
Validate work quality and confirm operational readiness following installations and repairs.
Complete work orders with clear technical detail, including corrective actions and root-cause observations.
Communicate effectively on downtime events, equipment risks, and maintenance priorities.
Lead by example with safety, documentation accuracy, and professionalism.