Maintenance Technician 1 - Food Distribution Center - Cedar Falls, IA

Target • Cedar Falls, IA

98d • $28 - $31

About The Position

As an Engineering & Facilities Maintenance Technician 1 (MT1), you will maintain and repair automated material handling and facility equipment, ensuring high equipment availability rates. You will use preventive and predictive maintenance processes, rapidly troubleshoot equipment breakdowns, and quickly restore equipment to service to support the successful operation of the supply chain facility. This role involves collaboration with other Target mechanics and Senior Systems Engineers to perform Root Cause Analysis for equipment failures. You will also operate Target-owned vehicles for maintenance activities and travel to nearby facilities as needed. This is an entry-level position with promotion potential to Maintenance Technician 2.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Possess or ability to obtain a valid driver's license.
• Basic PC competency and ability to use mobile apps on handheld devices.
• Familiar with simple wiring diagrams, symbols and electrical measuring.

Nice To Haves

• Degree from a vocational school or college with a focus in the Mechanical or Electrical field.
• 2+ years apprenticeship or equivalent experience in the Mechanical or Electrical field.
• Experience with automated conveyor systems and controls.
• Experience with Material Handling Equipment (MHE) safety standards.
• Experience with Programmable Logic Control (PLC) programs and Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs).
• Ability to troubleshoot basic Input/Output functions.
• Experience with robotic operation/maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and perform basic troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical aspects of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) on site.
• Demonstrate mechanical proficiency for hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and AC/DC electrical motors and drives.
• Adjust, reset, repair, or replace adjustable components and wearing components.
• Maintain and troubleshoot motors, photo eyes, relays, proximity sensors, solenoids, motor starters, tachometers, encoders, etc.
• Clean, lubricate, and calibrate equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on facility equipment.
• Perform basic electrical maintenance and simple repair/replace of various electrical circuits.
• Read and understand basic electrical and electronic schematics.
• Utilize handheld devices and asset management system mobile apps to create and close Work Orders.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Follow appropriate safety procedures and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee discount.
• Short term and long term disability.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid national holidays.
• Paid vacation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: High school or GED