Technician III

Dollar Tree•Cowpens, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Maintenance Technician III at Dollar Tree’s Distribution Center, you will serve as a multi-skilled technical subject matter expert, helping ensure high equipment availability and operational efficiency. The role performs preventive and predictive maintenance, troubleshoots complex equipment and systems, and collaborates with technicians, building leaders, and contractors. It also includes physically demanding work and requires following safety procedures.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience in mechanical or electrical maintenance, including industrial or automated equipment.
Excellent PC competency, including the ability to use mobile apps on handheld devices.
Strong knowledge of wiring diagrams, symbols, and electrical measuring techniques.
Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance, blueprint and schematic reading, work order management, industrial electrical systems, controls, and electronics.
Experience with PLC programming, industrial networks, and automated material handling equipment.
Strong communication, problem-solving, quality-consciousness, reliability, safety-consciousness, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Degree from a technical or community college.
Accredited industrial maintenance certifications in areas such as PLCs, Industrial Networks, Machine Logic, or Robotics, with a focus in mechanical or electrical fields.

Responsibilities

Maintain and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical aspects of material handling equipment, including conveyors, sortation systems, robotics, and Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS).
Control and adjust scanners, cameras, scales, printer applicators, and mechanical components such as belts, chains, cables, guides, bearings, rollers, and pulleys.
Install, maintain, and troubleshoot relay logic, ladder diagrams, PLC programs, sensors, motor starters, relays, solenoids, servo drives, frequency inverters, and encoders.
Conduct maintenance and higher-level troubleshooting of robot types.
Troubleshoot power distribution systems, branch circuits, lighting systems, transformers, and wiring methods up to 480V.
Develop and execute work plans for emergency repairs of critical assets.
Use CMMS to retrieve and complete work orders and ensure parts are properly withdrawn and accounted for.
Configure and adjust PLC parameters and components.
Conduct root cause analysis of equipment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Monitor the worksite by performing inspections, calibrations, and preventive maintenance.
Collaborate with maintenance technicians, building leaders, and specialty contractors to optimize equipment performance.
Maintain positive working relationships across all levels of the organization.
Follow safety procedures, including Lock Out/Tag Out, Arc Flash, and PPE usage.
Perform physical work that includes standing and walking for 10–12 hours, navigating ladders, gangways, and platforms, and lifting items up to 49 lbs.