Mechanic I - Weekends

Lowe's Home Centers•Adairsville, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

As a maintenance Mechanic I at Lowe’s, you help keep a distribution center operating smoothly by independently diagnosing and repairing equipment issues in your specialty area. You will perform complex repairs involving conveyors, rolling stock, or building components, using electrical and mechanical knowledge to maintain the flow of goods and support a safe, productive workplace. The role also involves obtaining parts, documenting maintenance work, following safety protocols, and keeping current with technologies and procedures. You may collaborate with management or leadership as needed and guide others through your adaptable trade skills. The position is based in a distribution/warehouse environment and may involve indoor and outdoor work in varied weather and climate conditions, noise, and moving or shaking equipment. A set schedule may be changed based on facility needs. Shifts may be in the morning, afternoon, or at night, with weekend work, overtime, and on-call support as needed.

Requirements

Valid state driver's license.
Two years of experience in the specialty area.
Experience and/or technical training in electrical/electronic theory up to 600-volt systems, or willingness to obtain proper training within one year of employment.
Ability to lift at least 25 pounds and up to 70 pounds.
Ability to work safely with corrosive materials and at heights of 20 feet or more.
Where required by local regulations, certification to perform work at the Maintenance Mechanic level.
Demonstrated record of following safety requirements.
Availability for on-call support and a set schedule that may change based on facility needs, including mornings, afternoons, nights, weekends, and overtime as required.

Nice To Haves

Ability to see objects and discriminate color.
Experience and/or certification in welding and fabrication.
Experience operating maintenance and operations vehicles and equipment.
Experience reading blueprints, schematics, and other technical drawings.

Responsibilities

Perform specialized repairs on conveyors, rolling stock, or building components at a Regional Distribution Center.
Diagnose, prioritize, plan, and independently execute equipment repairs using electrical and mechanical knowledge.
Use trade skills, classroom knowledge, and systems experience to identify equipment issues and make repairs.
Obtain or order the parts needed for equipment repairs.
Maintain accurate, detailed records of repairs, replacements, and maintenance activities.
Follow safety protocols and help maintain a safe working environment.
Stay current on technologies, equipment, and maintenance procedures through training and education.
Collaborate with management or leadership when needed.
Work in a distribution/warehouse environment and use maintenance tools requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.