Maintenance Technician 1 - Sortation Center - Austin, TX

Target • Austin, TX

13d • $32 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering & Facilities Maintenance Technician 1 (MT1) is responsible for maintaining and repairing automated material handling and facility equipment to ensure high equipment availability rates. This role utilizes preventive and predictive maintenance processes, rapidly troubleshoots equipment breakdowns, and quickly restores equipment to service to support the successful operation of the supply chain facility. The MT1 works with other Target mechanics to solve problems, validates the quality of work performed by outside specialty contractors, and meets aggressive timelines. Collaboration with Senior Systems Engineers is required for Root Cause Analysis of equipment failures. The position involves operating Target-owned vehicles for maintenance activities on the exterior of the facility and within the trailer yard, as well as traveling to nearby facilities and local stores to procure parts and supplies. This is an entry-level position with potential for promotion to Maintenance Technician 2 upon completion and demonstration of proficiency in all related Maintenance Technician 2 job requirements, assessed through hands-on validation and a written assessment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Possesses and maintains a valid driver's license for state employed
• 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, including conveyor systems, sortation, scales and printer applicators
• Demonstrate mechanical proficiency for hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and AC/DC electrical motors and drives
• Adjust, reset, repair, or replace adjustable components (belts, chains, cables) and wearing components (guides, bearings, wheels, rollers, pulleys)
• Maintain and troubleshoot motors, photo eyes, relays, proximity sensors, solenoids, motor starters, tachometers, encoders, etc.
• Clean, lubricate, and calibrate equipment
• Use appropriate job plans, procedures, and manuals
• Perform preventative maintenance on facility equipment (i.e. Powered Industrial Trucks, HVAC, air compressors and dryers, and balers)
• Perform basic electrical maintenance and simple repair/replace of various electrical circuits and related electronic equipment, using tools such as multi-meters and infrared thermometers
• Read and understand basic electrical and electronic schematics
• Utilize handheld devices and asset management system mobile apps to create and close Work Orders with appropriate data (labor hours, downtime, problem/cause/remedy, and parts used)
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships across all levels of the organization
• Follow appropriate safety procedures and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while maintaining equipment (Lock Out/Tag Out, Arc Flash, etc.), and ensure a safe work environment by eliminating potential equipment safety hazards

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits and programs (medical, vision, dental, life insurance)
• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Paid sick leave
• Paid national holidays
• Paid vacation
• Shift differential

What This Job Offers

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