Maintenance Technician 3 - Upstream Distribution Center - DeKalb, IL

Target • DeKalb, IL

10d • $42 - $46 • Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering & Facilities Maintenance Technician 3 (MT3) is a key technical subject matter expert responsible for ensuring high equipment availability rates. This role involves utilizing preventive and predictive maintenance processes, rapidly troubleshooting equipment breakdowns, and quickly restoring equipment to service. The MT3 will collaborate with other Target maintenance technicians to solve complex problems, validate the quality of work performed by external contractors, and work with building leaders to optimize material handling equipment. The position requires managing multiple projects with a sense of urgency, performing Root Cause Analysis for equipment failures, and fixing systemic issues through careful observation and diagnostic tools. An expert understanding of system controls logic and troubleshooting techniques is essential. As the technical subject matter expert on a shift, the MT3 will also act as a technical trainer, sharing knowledge with other technicians and trainees to enhance their skills and job knowledge.

Requirements

• Possesses and maintains a valid driver's license for state employed
• Excellent PC competency and ability to use mobile apps on handheld devices
• Familiar with wiring diagrams, symbols and electrical measuring
• [F&B Only:] Comfortable working in a temperature-controlled environment
• Preventive/predictive maintenance procedures
• Blueprint and schematic reading
• Work order management
• Industrial Electrical, Controls and Electronics
• Programmable Logic Control (PLC) programs
• National Electrical Code (NEC) and Material Handling Equipment (MHE) safety standards
• Automated material handling equipment or robotic maintenance

Nice To Haves

• Degree from a technical or community college, or accredited industrial maintenance certifications (PLCs, Industrial Networks, Machine Logic, Robotics), with a focus in the Mechanical/Electrical fields
• 4+ years of experience in the Mechanical or Electrical maintenance field

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical/mechanical aspects of Material Handling Equipment (MHE), including conveyors, sortation, robotics, or Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS)
• Control and adjust positioning accuracy and timing
• Control and adjust scanners, cameras, scales and printer applicators
• Control, reset, repair or replace adjustable components (belts, chains, cables) and wearing components (guides, bearings, wheels, rollers, pulleys)
• Clean, lubricate, and calibrate equipment
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot relay logic, ladder diagrams, and control components-- photo eyes, motor starters, relays, limit switches, proximity sensors, timers, solenoids, Servo drives, frequency inverters, linear drives, tachometers and encoders
• Troubleshoot PLC programs, components (CPU back plains, I/O boards, counters, modules, and devices), field buses (ASI, Profibus, DeviceNet, etc.), and communications modules (Ethernet)
• Configure and adjust PLC parameters and component setup
• Conduct maintenance and higher level troubleshooting of any robot type
• Troubleshoot power distribution systems, branch circuits, lighting systems, transformers, and wiring methods and materials, up to 480V
• Develop work plans with peer technicians for emergency repair of critical assets
• 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
• Operate Target-owned vehicles to complete maintenance activities on the exterior of the facility and within the trailer yard, as well as travel to nearby facilities and local stores to procure parts and supplies, as needed
• Navigate ladders and gangways safely and work off platforms and equipment at significant heights
• Work effectively in varied conditions, temperatures, and environments
• Frequently monitor all aspects of the internal and external worksite, which may include standing/walking for up to 10-12 hours
• Lift and/or move product or items up to 49 pounds
• [F&B Only:] Execute sanitation and maintenance standards that support the health of industrial ammonia refrigeration

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree