Maintenance Tech I

Medline Industries, Inc. in; Town of Montgomery (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Medline Industries, LP is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to maintain conveyors, automation, robotics, and related systems across our facilities. You will perform preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, equipment testing, and CMMS documentation to ensure safe, reliable operation.

You will analyze downtime, assist two-person tasks, and handle building project work while maintaining accurate records and learning new skills. Will travel up to 10% as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of experience with conveyors, automation, or robotics equipment repair and maintenance.
• Fundamental understanding of machinery/equipment.
• Basic skill level in multiple computer software packages including Microsoft Excel.
• Willing to travel up to 10% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).
• Physical ability to lift up to 50–75 lbs and stand long hours.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections on conveyors, automation, robotics and ancillary equipment.
• Troubleshoot out of service equipment and escalate issues as needed, serving as escalation point for junior technicians.
• Document all work in CMMS and maintain accurate logs for firefighting pumps, generators, HVAC, and other systems.
• Perform root cause analysis of major downtime events.
• Assist maintenance mechanics in two-person tasks or when required by operations.
• Perform building/projects work: lighting, doors, carpentry, plumbing, and related tasks.
• Assemble and test equipment to verify proper operation.
• Record production delays and initiate corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure safety procedures (Lockout/Tagout, Arc Flash) and PPE usage.

Skills

Conveyor systems

Automation

Robotics

PLC logic

Excel

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CMMS

Ticketing systems

Job description

Job Summary

Medline Industries, LP is a leading healthcare company driven by a simple purpose: Together, we make healthcare run better. We're seeking a Maintenance Technician I to help keep the equipment and facility systems that support our operations safe, reliable, and ready to perform.

In this role, you'll perform preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, equipment testing, documentation, and assigned facility projects across conveyors, automation, robotics, and related systems. If you're a dependable, safety-minded problem solver who takes pride in quality work, accurate records, and learning new skills, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections on assigned conveyors, automation, robotics and ancillary equipment as needed.
• Perform routine troubleshooting of assigned out of service equipment and correct issues, act as an escalation point for lower level technicians, and escalation to leadership and/or more senior technicians as needed.
• Document all work in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and ticketing systems as appropriate and maintain accurate records of all operating logs for fire pumps, generators, HVAC equipment, and other facility systems that are tested on a routine basis.
• Perform root cause analysis of major downtime events.
• Assist maintenance mechanics in work that requires two people or when operational needs demand.
• Perform facility/building project work as assigned. Tasks include, but are not limited to, light bulb/ballast replacement, door repairs, furniture installation, ceiling tile replacement, carpentry duties, plumbing repairs and maintaining operation logs.
• Assemble and test equipment to verify correct operation and production.
• Analyze and record cause of production delays on daily production reports and initiate procedures to solve equipment malfunctions.
• Examine defects and analyze spoilage causes and, where possible, take corrective action and verify the corrective action has eliminated the problems.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification / Licensure: None
• Work Experience: 3 year of experience with conveyor, automation, or robotics equipment repair and maintenance
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Fundamental understanding of machinery/equipment
• Basic skill level in multiple computer software packages including Microsoft Excel
• Experience working with inputs, outputs, and PLC logic systems and ability to troubleshoot these systems
• Willing to travel at least/up to 10% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).
• Physical Abilities: Frequently move, lift, carry supplies/equipment up to 50 lbs and may have to occasionally lift up to 75 lbs
• Must be able to stand for minimum of 8 hours and up to 12 hours for up to 6 days a week.
• Must be willing to learn new equipment as it is brought on-line.
• Ability to continuously ascend and descend from ladders and stairs, work at heights and/or from a ladder, work from a lying down position, work with your hands above your head.
• Willing to operate material handling equipment (i.e. fork truck).
• Write documents and reports using writing instruments and computers
• Read information, often in small print (drawings)
• Follow appropriate safety procedures such as Lock Out/Tag Out, Arc Flash, etc. and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while maintaining equipment, and ensure a safe work environment by eliminating potential equipment safety hazards
• Willing to travel at least/up to 10% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed.

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Associates Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, HVAC, or equivalent.
• Certification / Licensure: None
• Work Experience: None
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: At least 3 years of experience in a building maintenance position servicing a facility larger than 75,000 square feet.
• Physical activities necessary to perform one or more essential functions of the position.
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, push, lift for extended periods daily
• Frequently move, lift, carry supplies/equipment up to 50 lbs and may have to occasionally lift up to 75 lbs
• Must be able to stand for minimum of 8 hours and up to 12 hours for up to 6 days a week
• Ability to continuously ascend and descend from ladders and stairs, work at heights and/or from a ladder, work from a lying down position, work with your hands above your head.
• Willing to operate material handling equipment (i.e. fork truck).
• Write documents and reports using writing instruments and computers
• Read information, often in small print (drawings)
• Follow appropriate safety procedures such as Lock Out/Tag Out, Arc Flash, etc. and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while maintaining equipment, and ensure a safe work environment by eliminating potential equipment safety hazards
• Ability to work overtime and must be available for on-call requests as needed.

Compensation and Benefits

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization. The anticipated salary range for this position: $28.75 - $41.75 Hourly The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statement

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Through our culture of belonging, our agile and resilient global team is determined to get our customers exactly what they need, at the right time, every time. If you’re a self-starter, eager to grow your career within a high-performing environment, this is the place for you.

Medline is the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care. Through its broad product portfolio, resilient supply chain and leading clinical solutions, Medline helps healthcare providers improve their clinical, financial and operational outcomes. Headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, the company employs more than 43,000 people worldwide and operates in more than 100 countries and territories. To learn more about how Medline makes healthcare run better, visit www.medline.com.