DC Technician II

W.W. Grainger, Inc.; Fountain Inn (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

W.W. Grainger, Inc. in Fountain Inn, SC is seeking a DC Technician II to perform preventive maintenance, repairs and troubleshooting on automated material handling systems to support Distribution Center operations.

This onsite role operates Monday–Thursday, 9:00pm–7:30am and offers benefits from day one, with opportunities to collaborate across Facilities and Operations teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; equivalent experience.
• 2+ years building and equipment maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair for automated handling equipment.
• Experience reading mechanical/electrical/plumbing drawings and using electrical test equipment and tools.
• Knowledge of safe maintenance practices, including Lockout/Tagout and NFPA 70E/NEC standards.
• Experience with CMMS and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on conveyors, sorters, shuttles, and related equipment.
• Perform building maintenance involving electrical, plumbing, mechanical, pneumatic, and carpentry systems.
• Respond to facility issues and assist higher-level technicians with complex repairs.
• Follow safe work practices including Lockout/Tagout and Arc Flash per NFPA 70E and NEC.
• Maintain work orders, inventory, and shop area; keep equipment in working condition.
• Operate equipment and coordinate with Operations, Safety, contractors, and team members.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Repair practices

Reading drawings

Lockout/Tagout safety

NFPA 70E knowledge

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Calipers

Gauges

Hand tools

Power tools

EMS software

Sort Director/Director IT

GSMI

Job description

Location: FOUNTAIN INN, SC, US, 29644-9019

Work Location Type: Onsite

About Grainger

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Workingby serving more than4.6 million customersworldwide with maintenance, repair andoperating(MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customerexpertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported2025 revenue of$17.9 billion. For more information, visit www.grainger.com .

Compensation

This position is hourly. The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $24.67 and $30.82

Rewards and Benefits

With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.

The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.

Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.

The DC Technician II performs preventive maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting on automated material handling systems and facility equipment to support Distribution Center operations. The role responds to equipment and building issues and completes assigned repairs across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and pneumatic systems. The position documents maintenance activities and works with Facilities personnel, contractors, and service providers to maintain reliable equipment and facility operations.

Schedule

Monday - Thursday / 9:00pm - 7:30am

You Will

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and general repairs on conveyors, sorters, shuttles, powered industrial equipment, batteries, battery-changing equipment, and related automated material handling assets to support safe and reliable Distribution Center operations.
• Perform building maintenance and repairs involving electrical, plumbing, mechanical, pneumatic, and carpentry systems using electrical test equipment, hand and power tools, calipers, gauges, and applicable mechanical, electrical, and plumbing drawings and schematics.
• Respond to requests for assistance involving building issues, conveyor jams, equipment shutdowns, and other facility issues, and assist higher-level technicians with complex automated material handling system repairs and projects.
• Follow established safe work practices, including Lockout/Tagout and Arc Flash requirements and applicable NFPA 70E and National Electrical Code standards, while working around automated and moving equipment, at heights, and in unusual or uncomfortable positions.
• Maintain accurate and detailed work orders and inventory consumption in Grainger's computerized maintenance management system, maintain general work-area housekeeping and stock, and keep shop equipment in working condition, including cranes, drill presses, stand grinders, welding equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic presses, jacks, jack stands, and band saws.
• Operate applicable automated material handling and mobile equipment, use conveyance material handling programs such as EMS, Sort Director/Director IT, and GSMI, and coordinate assigned work with Operations, Safety, contractors, service providers, Facilities personnel, supervisors, managers, and other team members.

You Have

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required
• 2+ years building and equipment maintenance experience required
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair practices for automated material handling equipment, conveyors, sorters, shuttles, powered industrial equipment, and facility systems.
• Experience interpreting mechanical, electrical, and plumbing drawings and schematics and using electrical test equipment, hand tools, power tools, calipers, and gauges to perform maintenance work.
• Knowledge of safe maintenance practices, including Lockout/Tagout, Arc Flash requirements, and applicable NFPA 70E and National Electrical Code standards when working around energized, automated, or moving equipment.
• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems to document work orders and inventory consumption and using Microsoft Office and applicable conveyance material handling programs.
• Experience performing work that requires frequently lifting, pushing, and sliding objects weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds and working at heights or in environments involving heat, cold, noise, dust, moving equipment, and uncomfortable positions.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.