Facilities Technician

Abacus Corporation; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Corporation in Memphis, TN is seeking a Facilities Technician II/III to audit, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on automated material handling systems in the Fulfillment Center.

The role requires 3–5 years of related experience, a strong mechanical/electrical troubleshooting background, and the ability to work with 3-phase systems up to 480VAC. Candidates should be able to read English instructions and lift up to 75 pounds as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; military service considered.
• 3–5 years of related mechanical/technical maintenance experience required.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical/electrical systems.
• Ability to read and follow English instructions and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Audit, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on automated material handling components.
• Work independently with minimal guidance; support Fulfillment Center operations.
• Maintain safety procedures and document work orders.
• Assist with inventory and tool management.
• Capable of working at heights and lifting up to 75 pounds.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Safety procedures

English literacy

Hand-eye coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Allen Bradley

Siemens PLC

Job description

Abacus is looking to hire a Facilities Technician II and III in the Memphis, TN area.

The Facilities Technician is responsible for performing, with minimal guidance, audits, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of automated material handling system components within the Fulfillment Center. The Maintenance Tech I represents and follows outlined company guidelines for general work practices and performs assigned duties in accordance with proper safe work practices. The Maintenance Tech I takes initiative to coordinate maintenance activities to ensure the safe and satisfactory completion of all tasks. The Maintenance Tech I will assist the Maintenance Tech III with the product flow and operational goals to effectively support the Fulfillment Operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists other technicians and/or mechanics in the repair and maintenance of equipment, diagnoses mechanical and electrical problems using technical drawings and diagnostic tools.
• Responsible for performing, independently or with minimal guidance, audits, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of automated material handling system components within the Fulfillment Center.
• Must have experience with 3 phase systems up to 480VAC including repair, installation and maintenance.
• Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment according to safety and quality procedures.
• Provides resolutions to mechanical, technical/controls issues.
• Troubleshoots and repairs key components for the Fulfillment Center.
• Participates in cleaning the conveyor systems and maintenance area as appropriate.
• Completes work orders, other written or computer-based documents according to established procedures.
• Working at heights of 40ft or more will be required.
• Assists with maintaining inventory of company supplied tools.
• Must be willing and able to be certified on powered industrial equipment.
• Performs general facility maintenance such as light bulb replacement, office furniture relocation, plumbing, electrical repairs, etc.
• Other duties as instructed by supervision/management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred. Experience and/or military service also considered.
• 3-5 years of related experience in mechanical troubleshooting, technical troubleshooting, maintenance and/or installation is required.
• Adept at analyzing and resolving mechanical and technical issues.
• Excellent hand and eye coordination skills.
• Ability to read, recognize, write, and follow applicable numbers and directives (verbal and written) in English.
• Command of basic math skills to ensure accurate inventory.
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule including holidays and weekends as necessary.
• Command of safety procedures (including lock-out/tag-out).
• Frequent bending, lifting, walking, pushing, pulling of freight, standing for long periods of time.
• Sometimes working in extreme temperatures.
• Safely utilize manual and electronic operated equipment to transport cartons or other items by means of pushing, pulling, lifting, or carrying.
• Strong electrical background, knowledge of low voltage controls and PLC.
• Required prior experience and/or working knowledge of an conveyor and/or sortation.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting.
• Solid electrical troubleshooting solid controls troubleshooting.
• Preventative/predictive maintenance modification and upgrade support installation.
• Must possess visual acuity to read fine print as needed.
• Must be able to hear and understand verbal instructions.
• Must possess capability to walk or stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Must be able to push or pull carts of up to 200 pounds.
• Must be able to climb stairs.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel and grasp products.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certificate(s)/License(s) in related fields such as Journeymen or Master Electrician, CMRP and/or CMRT, etc.
• CMMS experience.
• Preferred prior experience and/or working knowledge of Allen Bradley and/or Siemens products.
• Network troubleshooting a plus.
• Proficient with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Experience working with and managing outside vendors, customers, and business partners.
• Prior working knowledge of current building vendors, software, platforms, and systems desired.
• Previous industry-based experience.