Maintenance Technician Trainee

Target • Cedar Falls, IA

4d • $29

About The Position

An Engineering & Facilities Maintenance Technician Trainee (MTT) is an entry-level position into our industrial maintenance team, assisting in the installation, maintenance, and repair of automated material handling equipment and ensuring high equipment availability rates. You will be enrolled in an approved industry- recognized certificate or associate’s degree program while you work as a Technician Trainee. Your objective will be to learn and successfully demonstrate the skills for the Maintenance Technician 1 or 2, validated by a formal assessment. You will work with other Target service technicians and use preventive and predictive maintenance processes, rapidly repair equipment breakdowns, and quickly restore equipment to service to support the successful operation of the supply chain facility.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Possesses and maintains a valid driver's license for state employed
• Ability to work all days and shifts, including overtime
• Basic PC competency and ability to use mobile apps
• Previous experience in basic preventive/predictive maintenance, troubleshooting skills and repair methods
• Previous experience or classwork in Mechanical and/or Electrical basic components
• Understanding of safe use of power tools to include saws and drills
• Ability to obtain and maintain enrollment in an approved certificate or degree program, resulting in earning the certificate or degree
• Team Members must have experience with and/or technical education in: 3 Phase 480 volt industrial electrical systems and motor controls PLC/Control Systems Plant & Industrial Maintenance
• Team Members must be supported and meeting all requirements of TERP
• Assessments must be scheduled by 1/26/2026

Nice To Haves

• Degree or certification from a vocational school or college with a focus in the Mechanical or Electrical field
• Experience with automated conveyor systems and controls
• Experience with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Responsibilities

• Assist in repairing and maintaining material handling equipment and building systems by:
• Tracking belts
• Resetting or replacing adjustable components (belts, chains, cables) and wearing components (guides, bearings, wheels, rollers, pulleys)
• Cleaning, lubricating, and calibrating equipment
• Using appropriate job plans, procedures, and manuals
• Troubleshoot basic conveyance problems and understand resources needed to resolve them
• Use electrical test equipment to troubleshoot simple AC circuitry
• Utilize handheld devices and 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

• Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves.
• Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation.
• Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

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