MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Dollar General External; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General External seeks a Maintenance Mechanic to ensure safe, efficient operation of facility machinery. You will inspect, troubleshoot, and repair equipment to minimize downtime and maintain performance.

You will support preventive maintenance programs, uphold safety standards, and collaborate with team members to resolve mechanical issues promptly in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Good math and computer skills.
• Basic communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs lift trucks, conveyors, and related equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance on machinery.
• Operates battery change equipment and basic electrical controls.

Skills

Reading blueprints/schematics

Mathematics

Basic communication

Computer literacy

Education

Electricity I & IV knowledge

Tools

Band saws

Drill presses

Calipers

Volt-amp meters

Job description

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of all machinery and equipment within the facility. This role performs routine inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs to minimize downtime and maintain optimal performance. The mechanic also supports preventive maintenance programs, adheres to safety standards, and collaborates with other team members to resolve mechanical issues promptly.

Job Responsibility

• Troubleshoots and repairs lift trucks, pallet jacks and cat fork trucks: hydraulics; motor and drive unit replacement; tire and wheel replacement load position; basic programming for access 1 modules on rolling stock; change tanks, forks, and peddles; repair/replace cylinders.
• Troubleshoots and repairs conveyor system: repair electrical and mechanical components; may troubleshoot Graphical Monitoring System (GMS); troubleshoots and repairs sortview controller, programmable logic controllers or RTS (pick-to-light system); fabricates machine parts unavailable for purchase.
• Performs preventative maintenance.
• Operates equipment battery change equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance on building such as minor plumbing and electrical repairs (i.e., change light bulbs).
• Repairs racking.
• May operate scrubber/sweeper machine.
• Meets and maintains safety, quality and productivity standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate band saws, drill presses, hand tools, vises, clamps, gear pullers, bearing pullers, lathes, volt amp meters, calipers and rolling stock equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Good math and computer skills.
• Competency to operate computers for sortview, RTC, HSM, VFD, and RTS systems.
• Basic communication skills.

Working Conditions

• Conducts some repairs in odd positions and/or confined or close spaces.
• Work is performed under changing climatic conditions and extreme heat and cold.
• Walking long distances; sitting or standing for long periods of time.
• Bending, stooping, squatting, or kneeling on a repetitious basis.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Exposure to noise and heights.

Education/Experience

• Fluency in Electricity 1 (Basic) and Electricity IV — motor controls and AC / DC Electrical Controls.