Maintenance Technician 1 - Fulfillment Center - Joliet, IL

Target • Joliet, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life, brought to life through its values and culture. A role in a Supply Chain Facility is critical for getting products to guests quickly, impacting thousands of team members and guests worldwide. As an Engineering & Facilities Maintenance Technician 1 (MT1), you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing automated material handling and facility equipment to ensure high availability. This involves using preventive and predictive maintenance processes, rapidly troubleshooting breakdowns, and restoring equipment to service. You will collaborate with other Target mechanics, validate the quality of work from outside contractors, and work with Senior Systems Engineers on Root Cause Analysis for equipment failures. The role also includes operating Target-owned vehicles for exterior facility maintenance, within the trailer yard, and traveling to nearby facilities or local stores for parts and supplies. This is an entry-level technician position with potential for promotion to Maintenance Technician 2 upon demonstrating proficiency in all related job requirements 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
• Comfortable working in a temperature-controlled environment (F&B Only)
• Experience in Work order management
• Experience in Preventive/predictive maintenance procedures
• Experience in Commonly used industrial tools
• Experience in Basic Carpentry and Plumbing
• Experience in Basic blueprint and schematic reading
• Experience in Basic AC/DC electrical and electronic principles
• Experience in Basic metal fabrication and welding
• Experience in Basic Industrial Controls

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
• Execute sanitation and maintenance standards that support the health of industrial ammonia refrigeration (F&B Only)
• 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, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more
• 401(k)
• employee discount
• short term disability
• long term disability
• paid sick leave
• paid national holidays
• paid vacation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees