Mechanic I - Weekends

Lowe's Home Centers•North Vernon, IN

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic I helps keep equipment in a regional distribution center fully operational. This role has specialist knowledge and complex repair capability in one of the areas of conveyors, rolling stock, or building, along with general knowledge and basic repair capability in the other two. The mechanic applies electrical and mechanical knowledge to safely and independently diagnose equipment issues, determine and plan repairs, prioritize work, obtain appropriate spare parts, and complete repairs. The role can mentor a Maintenance Utility and seeks assistance from a Maintenance Mechanic II or Maintenance Supervisor when needed. The mechanic maintains any required certifications, observes safety requirements, prepares worksites and performs lockout/tagout, gathers tools and parts, and uses tools and personal protective equipment safely. The role evaluates equipment condition, identifies needed repairs and potential future failures, executes work, restores the worksite, returns unused parts, and documents equipment condition, repairs, and parts used. It also enters information into the 7I computerized maintenance management system, closes work orders and preventive maintenance requests, and communicates incomplete work to the next shift and maintenance customers. The position attends scheduled training and develops expertise in its specialty area while building working knowledge of other maintenance systems. These systems include conveyors, controls and subsystems; industrial electrical systems; HVAC; fire suppression; welding and fabrication; plumbing and carpentry; forklifts and material-handling equipment; and preventive-maintenance technologies. Additional duties may be assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor, including training Maintenance Utility associates and helping change equipment batteries.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
General Studies or technical school graduate, or equivalent years of experience in lieu of the education requirement where applicable.
Two years of experience in the candidate’s specialty area.
Experience and/or technical training in electrical/electronic theory for systems up to 600 volts, or willingness to obtain appropriate training within one year of employment.
Valid state driver’s license.
If required by local regulations, certification to perform work at the Maintenance Mechanic level.

Nice To Haves

Experience and/or certification in welding and fabrication.
Experience operating maintenance and operations vehicles and equipment.
Experience reading blueprints, schematics, and other technical drawings.
Certification for electrical work and/or high-voltage work.

Responsibilities

Maintain certifications required by state and local regulations.
Determine safety precautions and requirements; prepare the worksite and perform lockout/tagout.
Gather tools and spare parts, inspect tools, and use tools and personal protective equipment safely.
Evaluate equipment condition, identify required parts and repair effort, and take preemptive action when potential breakdowns are identified.
Plan and execute maintenance and repair tasks.
Diagnose, plan, and repair complex equipment failures in the specialty area with minimal guidance; diagnose, plan, and perform basic repairs outside the specialty area.
Mentor Maintenance Utility associates and use them as assistants where appropriate.
Seek assistance from a more experienced mechanic when needed.
Leave the worksite in good condition and return unused spare parts.
Document equipment condition, work performed, spare parts used, and other applicable information.
Enter data into the 7I computerized maintenance management system and close work orders and preventive maintenance requests.
Inform the next shift of remaining work and provide status on incomplete tasks bridging shifts.
Communicate positively and effectively with maintenance customers.
Attend scheduled training, build expertise in the specialty area, and develop working knowledge of other maintenance areas.
Perform additional tasks assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.
Provide additional training to Maintenance Utility associates as required.
Assist with changing batteries in equipment.