Maintenance Tech III

Bass Pro Shops • Macon, GA

5d

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician III supports the Bass Pro Maintenance department of material handling by performing preventative and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on material handling systems. The role uses established processes for mechanical power transmission, electrical systems, PLC/controls, and other industrial maintenance systems, and may troubleshoot component- and system-level issues. The technician works under general supervision and relies on higher-level technicians for complex control-system issues, while also assisting lower-level technicians and developing scopes of work and project plans for small local projects.

The position requires a flexible schedule, including all days and shifts as business needs dictate. The work environment is non-climate-controlled. The role involves regularly walking, sitting, standing, computer work, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Travel is less than 25%.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least four years of industrial maintenance experience, demonstrating proficiency in mechanical power transmission and electrical systems and working knowledge of PLC/controls, gained through job experience, related military experience, and/or related education.
• Ability to follow procedures directed by work orders or higher-level technicians and management.
• Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical schematics, manufacturer manuals, and engineering specifications for troubleshooting, diagnosis, repair, or escalation.
• Ability to use CMMS software to enter and retrieve prescribed data.
• Ability to solve mechanical or electrical problems, potentially using engineering formulas.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical power transmission, electrical, and PLC/controls issues at component and system levels.
• Effective verbal and written communication of technical information and needs to peers, managers, and outside vendors.
• Ability to collaborate with the department, operations, vendors, and support teams.
• Software skills, including Microsoft Office and web-based applications.
• Time-management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes all days and shifts as business needs dictate.
• Ability to regularly walk, sit, stand, perform computer work, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment.
• Travel requirement of less than 25%.

Nice To Haves

• Trade, technical, or vocational education in industrial maintenance/mechatronics, an electrical or mechanical trade, or a related area.
• Certificate or license in industrial maintenance/mechatronics, an electrical or mechanical trade, or a related area.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of material handling systems.
• Follow applicable safety standards, attend safety meetings and required training, and address safety concerns.
• Interpret electrical and mechanical schematics, manufacturer manuals, and engineering specifications to diagnose and repair system faults or determine when to escalate them.
• Respond to sort calls to diagnose problems and make repairs.
• Use CMMS software to enter and retrieve prescribed data.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and PLC/controls failures, escalating complex control-system issues to higher-level technicians when needed.
• Read PLCs and burn EEPROMs.
• Assist lower-level technicians.
• Develop scopes of work and project plans for small-scale projects to be completed locally.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Discounts on retail merchandise, restaurants, resorts, and conservation attractions
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Voluntary benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Bass Pro Cares Fund

What This Job Offers

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