Mechanic II - Nights

Lowe's Companies, Inc.•Pittston, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The focus of the maintenance team is to keep equipment in the Regional Distribution Center (RDC) fully operational. The RDC Maintenance Mechanic II is a knowledgeable repair person with exposure to and experience with RDC systems and building components. The Maintenance Mechanic II has specialist knowledge and complex repair capability in two of the following areas: conveyors, rolling stock, or building. In addition, the individual in this role has general knowledge and basic repair capability in the other area outside her/his specialty. In all instances, the Maintenance Mechanic II has sufficient electrical and mechanical knowledge to safely and independently repair equipment in the RDC. The Maintenance Mechanic II is able to integrate her/his trade skills, classroom knowledge, and systems experience to recognize and diagnose equipment issues, determine the type of repair needed, prioritize and plan the work, obtain or order the appropriate spare parts, and execute the repair. This person is capable of mentoring a Utility and Maintenance Mechanic I, but also seeks assistance from the Maintenance Supervisor, when needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
General Studies or technical school graduate or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable
4 Years of Maintenance experience
2 Years of Experience in each of her/his two specialty areas
Experience repairing and providing technical training in standard electrical/electronic voltages (51-599) volt systems and above
valid state driver’s license
If required by local regulations, certified to perform work at a Senior Mechanic level (such as electrical work in the state of Oregon)

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Maintains appropriate certification as required by state and local regulations
Determines safety precautions and requirements for task
Plans task and coordinates team, if necessary
Prepares worksite; performs lock-out/tag-out
Gathers tools and spare parts for task
Uses tools safely; checks condition of tools prior to using; uses appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
Evaluates condition of equipment; determines spare parts needed and repair effort required; recognizes potential for breakdown in near future and takes pre-emptive action
Executes the task; oversees work performed by less experienced mechanics and mentors as necessary
Seeks guidance from the Maintenance Supervisor if needed
Leaves worksite in good condition
Turns in unused spare parts
Documents condition of equipment as found, work performed, spare parts used, and any other applicable information
Enters data into 7I system (computerized maintenance management system); closes out work orders and Preventative Maintenance (PM) requests
Informs next shift of remaining work
Provides status of incomplete tasks bridging the two shifts
Demonstrates positive and effective communications with maintenance customers
Plans and executes scheduled preventive maintenance tasks as assigned, including leading a team performing preventive maintenance tasks and reviewing the quality/workmanship of associates
Plans and executes projects in support of facility operations
Plans work and executes tasks, determines spare parts needed and repair effort required
Mentors Utilities and Maintenance Mechanics; uses these associates as assistants if appropriate
Closes out work orders and Preventive Maintenance (PM) requests
Serves as an expert in two of the following specialty areas: conveyors, rolling stock, or building
Within specialty areas: diagnoses, plans, and repairs complex equipment failures with minimal guidance from Supervisors
Outside of specialty areas: diagnoses, plans, and executes basic repairs
Attends and participates in training as scheduled; continues to increase skill in his/her specialty area and learns and develops a working knowledge of the repair methods for the other work areas.
Performs additional tasks as assigned by Maintenance Supervisor
Provides additional training to other associates on the maintenance team as required
Assists with changing batteries in equipment