Maintenance Mechanic I: Multiskilled Repair & Safety Pro

Lowe's Companies, Inc.; Pittston (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowe's Companies, Inc. seeks a Maintenance Mechanic I to keep RDC equipment fully operational.

The role requires expertise across conveyors, rolling stock, or building with support for others, plus strong electrical/mechanical knowledge to diagnose and repair issues safely and independently. The incumbent mentors Maintenance Utility, collaborates with supervisors, and records maintenance data in the 7I system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED General Studies or technical training or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable
• 2 Years of Experience in her/his specialty area
• Combination of experience and/or technical training in electrical/electronic theory ranging up to 600 volts systems (or willingness to obtain appropriate training within 1 year of employment)
• valid state driver’s license
• If required by local regulations, certified to perform work at the Maintenance Mechanic level (such as electrical work in the state of Oregon)

Responsibilities

• Maintains appropriate certification as required by state and local regulations
• Determines safety precautions and requirements for task
• Prepares worksite; performs lock-out/tag-out
• Gathers tools and spare parts for task
• Uses tools safely; checks condition of tools prior to using; uses appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Evaluates condition of equipment; determines spare parts needed and repair effort required; recognizes potential for breakdown in near future and takes pre-emptive action
• Plans work and executes task
• Mentors Maintenance Utility; uses these associates as assistant if appropriate
• Seeks assistance from a more experienced mechanic if needed
• Leaves worksite in good condition
• Turns in unused spare parts
• Documents condition of equipment as found, work performed, spare parts used, and any other applicable information
• Enters data into 7I system (computerized maintenance management system); closes out work orders and Preventative Maintenance (PM) requests
• Informs next shift of remaining work
• Provides status of incomplete tasks bridging the two shifts
• Demonstrates positive and effective communications with maintenance customers
• Serves as an expert in two of the following specialty areas: conveyors, rolling stock, or building
• Within specialty areas: diagnoses, plans, and repairs complex equipment failures with minimal guidance from Maintenance Mechanic II and Supervisors
• Outside of specialty areas: diagnoses, plans, and executes basic repairs
• Attends and participate in training as scheduled; continues to increase skill in his/her specialty area and learns and develops a working knowledge of the repair methods for the other work areas. These areas include the following maintenance systems:
• Conveyor systems, controls, and subsystems, Industrial Electrical Systems, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC), Fire Suppression systems, Welding and Fabrication, Plumbing and Carpentry (Physical plant-type construction and repairs), Fork Lift and Material Handling systems, including subsystems and components of the equipment, Preventive maintenance technologies;
• Note: Some states have specific regulations concerning this type of work, and those regulations will supersede the training noted here if applicable
• Additional Duties and Responsibilities
• Performs additional tasks as assigned by Maintenance Supervisor
• Provides additional training to Maintenance Utility as required
• Assists with changing batteries in equipment

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical repair

Safety procedures

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

7I CMMS

Job description

Lowe's Companies, Inc. seeks a Maintenance Mechanic I to keep RDC equipment fully operational.

The role requires expertise across conveyors, rolling stock, or building with support for others, plus strong electrical/mechanical knowledge to diagnose and repair issues safely and independently. The incumbent mentors Maintenance Utility, collaborates with supervisors, and records maintenance data in the 7I system.