DC Mechanic I

Recreational Equipment, Inc.; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Accrued time off

Job summary

REI Co-op in the United States is seeking a DC Mechanic I to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on DC equipment, including conveyors and shelving systems, to support our distribution objectives and uptime.

You will maintain service records, coordinate with DC staff and vendors, manage parts inventory, and assist building maintenance. Flexibility and on-call availability are required for this role.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of journey-level experience as an industrial mechanic, electrician, conveyor installer or equivalent.
• Experience managing parts inventory preferred.
• Knowledge of conveyor systems, control panels, relays, and sensing devices preferred.
• Ability to operate a personal computer to track parts inventory.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including being on call.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repair of DC equipment such as conveyors, scales, carousel systems, compactors, flow racks, pallet racks, shelving systems, pallet jacks, floor sweepers, order picking carts, batteries, chargers, and safety equipment; adjusts or repairs equipment; replaces and lubricates parts as needed.
• Develop and maintain service records, including scheduled and actual maintenance; document repair date, required repairs, parts or inventory souring, and cost.
• Coordinate with DC supervisors, managers, vendors, and contractors to schedule repair and maintenance services.
• Maintain appropriate inventory and supplies; help in purchasing; orders, stocks, and documents inventory.

Skills

Industrial mechanic

Electrician

Conveyor systems

Parts inventory management

Tools

Control panels

Relays

Sensing devices

Job description

Overview

REI Co-op is united around discovering, building and celebrating better ways of working in this world, all so that folks can find and pursue a love of the outdoors. When you work for the co-op, you do your best work with the support to live your best life. And you play a part in shaping the future of the outdoors, for people and our planet.

Our team seeks a DC Mechanic I to help us create better outdoor experiences by ensuring equipment repairs and maintenance are accomplished to support the Co-op’s business initiatives and priorities. This role handles scheduling, diagnosing, performing and documenting preventative maintenance, repairs and adjustments. Provides backup for Facilities Maintenance functions requiring equipment maintenance and repairs. Models and acts by REI's guiding values and mission. Ready to discover better with us?

Responsibilities and Qualifications

How you will be successful:

Perform preventative maintenance and repair of DC equipment such as conveyors, scales, carousel systems, compactors, flow racks, pallet racks, shelving systems, pallet jacks, floor sweepers, order picking carts, batteries, chargers, and safety equipment; adjusts or repairs equipment; replaces and lubricates parts as needed.

• Develop and maintain service records, including scheduled and actual maintenance; document repair date, required repairs, parts or inventory souring, and cost.
• Coordinate with DC supervisors, managers, vendors, and contractors to schedule repair and maintenance services.
• Maintain appropriate inventory and supplies; help in purchasing; orders, stocks, and documents inventory.
• Backup for building maintenance; troubleshoots, repairs, or replaces parts and equipment such as lights, ballasts, switches, outlets, fixtures, plumbing, HVAC systems; performs miscellaneous carpentry, painting, and janitorial duties as necessary.

• Maintain ongoing relationships and serves as a member on various committees to represent departmental and/or overall company interests; communicate company needs and expectations internally or externally; provide review, input, and recommendations as appropriate.

Additional duties as assigned.

Bring your passionate, authentic self.

We lead with our values, and we are creating a culture that inspires and enables everyone to bring their whole self and highest ambitions to work every day so that we can achieve more outside together. Join us in seeking, creating, and building new ways to work.

Your qualities:

• 2+ years of journey-level experience as an industrial mechanic, electrician, conveyor installer or equivalent.
• Experience managing parts inventory preferred.
• Knowledge of conveyor systems, control panels, relays, and sensing devices preferred.
• Ability to operate a personal computer to track parts inventory.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including being on call.

Closing

At REI, we believe the outdoors is for all. We are committed to becoming a fully inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization. We know that there's strength in our diversity – that each employee brings unique skills, experiences, and perspectives. Every day you are driving change, fostering a culture of respect, and knowing you're backed by benefits that support your whole life. To work towards this commitment and fulfill our brand promise of inspiring and enabling a life outside for everyone, we seek employees who demonstrate different ways of working, create a sense of belonging, and actively listen and learn.

Pay Transparency

We are committed to practices that promote pay equity and transparency. As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, REI provides a range of compensation for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include a wide array of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic location or other relevant factors.

REI offers all regular employees a generous employee discount, access to health benefits, a retirement savings plan and accrued time off. Click here for a detailed overview of benefits plans by employee profile.

Pay Range

$23.32 - $26.44 per hour