Entry-Level Maintenance Tech – MHE & PLC

Burlington Distribution Corp.; Riverside (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Burlington Distribution Corp. in Riverside, Ohio is seeking an entry-level Maintenance General Technician to maintain and repair automated material handling and facility equipment, ensuring high equipment availability and safe operation.

You will perform preventive and predictive maintenance, troubleshoot breakdowns, and assist with root cause analysis in collaboration with lead technicians, while traveling to nearby facilities for parts as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree from a vocational school or college with a focus in the Mechanical or Electrical field
• 2+ years apprenticeship or equivalent experience in the Mechanical or Electrical field
• Experience with automated conveyor systems and controls
• Experience with Material Handling Equipment (MHE) safety standards
• Experience with Programmable Logic Control (PLC) programs and Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs)
• Ability to troubleshoot basic Input/Output functions
• Experience with robotic operation/maintenance

Responsibilities

• Maintain and perform basic troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical aspects of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) on site, including conveyor systems, sortation, scales and printer applicators
• Demonstrate mechanical proficiency for hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and AC/DC electrical motors and drives
• Adjust, reset, repair, or replace adjustable components (belts, chains, cables) and wearing components (guides, bearings, wheels, rollers, pulleys)
• Maintain and troubleshoot motors, photo eyes, relays, proximity sensors, solenoids, motor starters, tachometers, encoders, etc.
• Read and understand basic electrical and electronic schematics
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships across all levels of the organization
• Follow appropriate safety procedures and use PPE while maintaining equipment

Skills

Transferable mechanical skills

Basic PC competency

Wiring diagrams

Electrical principles

Electrical measuring

Troubleshooting

Education

Vocational/technical degree

2+ years apprenticeship

Tools

PLC programming

HMI interfaces

Robotic operation

Job description

Burlington Distribution Corp. in Riverside, Ohio is seeking an entry-level Maintenance General Technician to maintain and repair automated material handling and facility equipment, ensuring high equipment availability and safe operation.

You will perform preventive and predictive maintenance, troubleshoot breakdowns, and assist with root cause analysis in collaboration with lead technicians, while traveling to nearby facilities for parts as needed.