Maint Tech II - 2nd Shift

Barnes & Noble•Monroe Township, NJ

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician performs maintenance job duties including, but not limited to, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of facility and material handling equipment (including all conveyor equipment, motors, gear reducers, pneumatic and hydraulic controls and other equipment) to keep the machinery and facility operating efficiently with minimum downtime. An employee in this position can expect a starting hourly rate of $25.00 an hour, plus $1.00 Shift differential.

Requirements

Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate to all levels of employees and management in a professional and effective manner, including email and spreadsheets
Excellent attendance record and respond to requests promptly and appropriately
Flexibility for shift coverage, as needed, overtime is required to support operations and for emergency situations, as determined by management
Motivation to work in a busy/fast-paced environment and handle multiple assignments at the same time
Ability to read schematics and drawings, as well as follow directions and instructions provided from support vendors and internal sources
Ability to climb stairs and ladders, work on lifts at heights of 45ft
Ability to lift, push, and pull a minimum of 50lbs alone and 100lbs with help
Vocational or technical training preferred with minimum 2 years of practical experience in trouble shooting motor controls and VFD's
Proven experience maintaining facility and equipment including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and conveyor systems
Knowledge of occupational hazards and corresponding safety precautions necessary for the safe performance of assigned maintenance duties and the use of maintenance lubricants and chemicals
Knowledge of proper terminology of components, hardware, repair parts, and proper use of lifts, meters and tools and knowledge of electric circuits up to 480v AC 3 Phase and 48 VDC

Nice To Haves

PLC experience a plus

Responsibilities

Performs preventive maintenance, repairs and other maintenance functions on facility equipment, as directed by maintenance supervisor or management personnel on duty
Completes tasks efficiently and according to company and safety policies
Keeps equipment and shop areas clean and organized
Communicates effectively and in a positive manner at all times to other booksellers and vendors
Assists with new hire orientation and training of maintenance staff, as needed
Reports to maintenance supervisor on all safety, security, and work progress issues
Must be able to provide feedback verbally and on shift reports
Ability to stay up-to-date on and continue learning new skills by reading technical documentation and participating in training sessions, as required
Maintains preventative maintenance and repairs in assigned zone