DC Technician III

Grainger; Fountain Inn (SC); On-site; USD 28,929 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life_insu

PTO 18 days + 6 holidays

401(k) with 6% company contribution

Tuition reimbursement + discounts

Job summary

Grainger is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our onsite Distribution Center in Fountain Inn, SC. You will perform preventive maintenance and repairs on automated material handling systems to ensure smooth operations.

The role requires working with conveyors, PLCs, drives, and control networks, with on-call rotation and strict safety protocols. Qualifications include a high school diploma, 5+ years in maintenance (2+ years with Dematic or similar conveyors), PLC and CMMS experience, and the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of building and equipment maintenance with two years maintaining Dematic or similar conveyor systems.
• 2+ years of experience with AC drives (setup, programming, faults).
• Familiarity with Microsoft and CMMS programs.
• Experience with power distribution, power generation, control circuits, electrical test equipment, hand tools, power tools, calipers, and gauges.
• Experience reading and interpreting Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing (MEO) drawings and schematics.
• Can frequently lift, push, and slide packages typically weighing 50-75 lbs.
• Successful completion of Maintenance skill evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance Technicians complete preventive maintenance tasks and routine repairs on automated material handling system components to support the goals of the Distribution Center.
• Respond to system issues involving conveyors, PIE, sortation and controls (EMS, WCS, Sort Director, EWM, Hardware, and Software).
• Basic troubleshooting/diagnostic and repair of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and control system components of the conveyor system and building components, including PLCs, DC drivers, AC inverters, linear motors, VFDs, encoders, scanners, power distribution, communication systems, CMMS.
• Be a subject matter expert for conveyors, cross belt system, Dematic Multi Shuttle System/Goods to Person System.
• Operate all material handling and mobile equipment within the Distribution Center.
• Work at heights and in unusual positions.
• Must be available for 24-hour on-call rotation.
• Knowledge and application of safe work practices, lockout/tagout (LOTO) standards and Arc Flash.
• Follow codes, such as the NEC, BOCA and UBC, MSDS and OSHA.
• Design, implement, and document PLC (Siemens, Allen Bradley) programming changes to automated equipment when authorized.
• Troubleshoot, and implement changes to I/O device networks such as Probus, Data Highway, and CanBus.

Skills

Conveyor maintenance

AC drives

Power distribution

LOTO

Schematic reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dematic conveyors

CMMS

PLC programming

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Work Location Type: Onsite

Req Number 333094

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, visitwww.grainger.com.

Compensation:

This position is hourly, and the starting pay rate is $25/hour. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to $ $0.00 or %, based on the achievement of individual and company performance objectives in accordance with the current terms of the incentive program which are subject to change.

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.

Grainger Benefits

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.

Responsibilities:

Maintenance Technicianscomplete preventive maintenance tasks and routine repairs on automated material handling system components to support the goals of the Distribution Center.You will report to aFacilitiesSupervisor.

Additionalresponsibilities include:

• Respond to system issues involving conveyors, PIE, sortation and controls (EMS, WCS, Sort Director, EWM, Hardware, and Software)
• Basic troubleshooting/diagnostic and repairofmechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and control system components of the conveyor system and building components, including PLCs, DC drivers, AC invertors,linear motors, VFDs,encoders,scanners,powerdistribution, communication systems,computer-controlledbuilding systems, conveyor systems and maintenance management system (CMMS)
• Be a subject matter expert for conveyors, cross belt system, Dematic Multi Shuttle System/Goods to Person System
• Operate all material handling and mobile equipment within the Distribution Center
• Work at heights and in unusual positions
• Must be available for 24-hour on-callrotation
• Knowledge and application of safe work practices,lockout/tagout (LOTO)standards and Arc Flash
• Followcodes,such as the NEC,BOCAand UBC, MSDS and OSHA
• Design, implement, and document PLC (Siemens, Allen Bradley) programming changes to automated equipment whenauthorized
• Troubleshoot, and implement changes to I/O device networks such as Probus, Data Highway, andCanBus

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5+years of building and equipment maintenance with two years maintaining Dematic or similar conveyorsystems
• 2+ years of experience with AC drives (set-up, programming, faults)
• Familiaritywith Microsoftand CMMS programs
• Experience with power distribution, power generation, control circuits,electrical test equipment, hand tools, power tools, calipers, and gauges
• Experience reading and interpreting Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing (MEO) drawings andschematics
• Canfrequentlylift, push, and slide packages typicallyweighing50-75lbs.
• Successful completion of Maintenance skill evaluation

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