Maintenance Tech III: PLC & Robotics Expert

dollartree; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans with matching contrib

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Educational Assistance

Access to PerkSpot

Job summary

Dollar Tree’s Distribution Center seeks a Maintenance Technician III to serve as a multi-skilled technical SME, ensuring high equipment availability. You'll perform preventive and predictive maintenance, troubleshoot complex issues, and collaborate with peers and contractors to keep operations efficient.

The role involves electrical/mechanical work on MHE, PLCs, robotics, and 480V systems; strong safety focus, CMMS use, root-cause analysis, and scheduling tasks on 2nd shift (Mon-Thu

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in mechanical or electrical maintenance, including industrial or automated equipment.
• Excellent PC competency, including the ability to use mobile apps on handheld devices.
• Strong knowledge of wiring diagrams, symbols, and electrical measuring techniques.
• Experience with preventive/predictive maintenance, blueprint/schematic reading, work order management, industrial electrical, controls, and electronics.
• Experience with PLC programming, industrial networks, and automated material handling equipment.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, quality-conscious, reliable, safety-conscious, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical/mechanical aspects of Material Handling Equipment (MHE), including conveyors, sortation, robotics, and ASRS.
• Control and adjust scanners, cameras, scales, printer applicators, and mechanical components such as belts, chains, cables, guides, bearings, rollers, and pulleys.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot relay logic, ladder diagrams, PLC programs, sensors, motor starters, relays, solenoids, Servo drives, frequency inverters, and encoders.
• Conduct maintenance and higher-level troubleshooting of any robot type.
• Troubleshoot power distribution systems, branch circuits, lighting systems, transformers, and wiring methods up to 480V.
• Develop and execute work plans for emergency repair of critical assets.
• Proficiently utilize CMMS to retrieve and complete work orders, ensuring parts are properly withdrawn and accounted for.
• Configure and adjust PLC parameters and components.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis for equipment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Monitor all aspects of the worksite, performing inspections, calibrations, and preventive maintenance.
• Work closely with other maintenance technicians, building leaders, and specialty contractors to optimize equipment performance.
• Maintain positive working relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Follow all safety procedures, including Lock Out/Tag Out, Arc Flash, and PPE usage, to ensure a safe work environment.
• Perform physically demanding work, including standing/walking 10–12 hours, navigating ladders, gangways, platforms, and lifting items up to 49 lbs.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Root Cause Analysis

Safety-conscious

Communication

Organiz ational skills

Education

Technical degree or certs in maintenance

PLCs certification

Tools

PLC programming

Industrial networks

CMMS

Robot maintenance

Job description

Dollar Tree’s Distribution Center seeks a Maintenance Technician III to serve as a multi-skilled technical SME, ensuring high equipment availability. You'll perform preventive and predictive maintenance, troubleshoot complex issues, and collaborate with peers and contractors to keep operations efficient.

The role involves electrical/mechanical work on MHE, PLCs, robotics, and 480V systems; strong safety focus, CMMS use, root-cause analysis, and scheduling tasks on 2nd shift (Mon-Thu