Facilities Tech 2 - Dubuque Distribution Center

Nordstrom Inc; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise Discount

Medical/Vision

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Nordstrom Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Tech 2 in Dubuque, IA to execute preventive maintenance and troubleshoot building and material handling systems.

You will lead maintenance procedures, assist in training, and partner with Operations to meet department goals while ensuring safety and reliability. Candidates should have 3+ years of experience with conveyors, electrical systems, and building maintenance, plus strong communication skills and PLC/basic controls knowledge.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with conveyors and electrical/building maintenance.
• Advanced knowledge of operation and repair of material handling equipment.
• Advanced knowledge of power tools, pneumatic, or hydraulic tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of controls systems & PLCs.
• Robotics knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe working environment by following all safety procedures.
• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair material handling systems and conveyors.
• Safely operate forklifts, scissor and boom lifts, hand tools, and energy management equipment.
• Lead preventative maintenance procedures.
• Assist in leading training plans for service technicians.
• Create and close out work orders with data including labor hours, equipment maintenance and parts used.
• Maintain a positive working relationship across all departments within the Nordstrom facility.
• Move up to 49lbs and stand/walk during shifts up to 12 hours.

Skills

Conveyors

Electrical systems

Building maintenance

Power tools

Pneumatic tools

Hydraulic tools

Controls systems

PLC

Robotics

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Job Description Schedule: Monday-Friday 3:30PM-12:00AM

As a Maintenance Tech 2 you will be responsible for executing a preventative maintenance program as well as troubleshooting and diagnostics repairs of the building and material handling systems.

You will also support the Operations team by helping with designing maintenance solutions for difficult problems and maintenance projects. The Maintenance Tech 2 will also help develop plans on how to accomplish building and department goals.

A day in the life…

• Promote a safe working environment by following all safety procedures
• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair all aspects of material handling systems & conveyors (such as motor/ reducer issues, belt tracker, belt lacing Diagnose, using test equipment, electrical and electronic control systems and other related equipment, devices or components Maintain and troubleshoot basic relay logic, ladder diagrams, control components-- photo eyes, motor starters, relays, limit switches, proximity sensors, timers, solenoids, Servo drives, frequency inverters, linear drives, tachs, and encoders.
• Safely operate equipment: forklifts, scissor and boom lifts, hand tools, and energy management equipment to perform system support tasks as required
• Working Knowledge of a work order system
• Lead preventative maintenance procedures
• Assist in leading training plans for service technicians
• Create and close out work orders with data including labor hours, equipment maintenance and parts used
• Maintain a positive working relationship across all departments within the Nordstrom facility
• Move up to 49lbs as well as stand and walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, with or without reasonable accommodation

You own this if you have…

At least 3+ years of experience with conveyors, electrical systems, & building maintenance Advanced knowledge of operation and repair of material handling equipment. Advanced knowledge of power tools, pneumatic, or hydraulic tools. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Basic knowledge of controls systems & PLC’s. (preferred) Robotics Knowledge (preferred)

Pay Range Details

Pay ranges may be different for other locations. Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. $21.75 - $35.50 Hourly

We’ve got you covered… Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits.

Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including: Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away Life Insurance and Disability Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources

This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses.

Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more.

Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment.

Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_07-14_Full_Time_ES-US.pdf

A few more important points... The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job. For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional state and location specific notices, please refer to the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com. Please be mindful that there may be legal notices and requirements related to this job posting that are specific to your state. Review the Career Site FAQ’s for relevant information and guidelines.

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