Maintenance Tech III SII

Burlington; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Burlington is seeking a Maintenance Lead Technician in Washington, DC to ensure high equipment availability at our distribution center. You will lead preventive/predictive maintenance, troubleshoot complex equipment, and guide technicians and trainees, coordinating with shift leadership.

You will collaborate on root cause analysis, service MHE including conveyors and robotics, and ensure safety standards while working with outside contractors as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4+ years of mechanical or electrical maintenance in a distribution center environment.
• Valid driver''s license or ability to obtain one.
• Experience with PLCs, robotics, conveyors, and MHE.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and commitment to safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot MHE including conveyors, robotics, and AS/RS.
• Troubleshoot PLC programs, sensors, and control systems.
• Lead maintenance activities and develop work plans with peers.
• Coach technicians and trainees to enhance technical skills.
• Ensure safety procedures and PPE usage and address hazards promptly.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Robot maintenance

Preventive/predictive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PLC programming

HMI interfaces

Electrical schematics

Job description

Position Overview

As a Burlington Maintenance Lead Technician, you will be a key technical subject matter expert that ensures high equipment availability rates. You will use preventive and predictive maintenance processes, rapidly troubleshoot equipment breakdowns, and quickly restore equipment to service to support the successful operation of the supply chain facility. You will work with other Burlington maintenance technicians to solve difficult problems, validate quality of work for outside specialty contractors, work with building leaders to optimize material handling equipment, handle multiple projects, and work with a sense of urgency. You will collaborate with others to perform Root Cause Analysis for equipment failures and fix systemic issues using careful observation and diagnostic tools. You will have an expert understanding of system controls logic and troubleshooting techniques. As the technical subject matter expert on a shift, you will also act as a technical trainer, sharing your knowledge with maintenance technicians and technician trainees to enhance their technical skills and job knowledge. You will operate Burlington-owned vehicles to complete maintenance activities on the exterior of the facility and within the trailer yard, as well as travel to nearby facilities to procure parts and supplies as needed.

SHIFT: NIGHT-TIME (Example Monday-Thursday 3:30 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.)

A Day in the Life

• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical/mechanical aspects of Material Handling Equipment (MHE), including conveyors, sortation, robotics, or Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS)
• Control and adjust positioning accuracy and timing
• Control and adjust scanners, cameras, scales and printer applicators
• Control, reset, repair or replace adjustable components (belts, chains, cables) and wearing components (guides, bearings, wheels, rollers, pulleys)
• Clean, lubricate, and calibrate equipment
• Install, maintain , and troubleshoot relay logic, ladder diagrams, and control components-- photo eyes, motor starters, relays, limit switches, proximity sensors, timers, solenoids, Servo drives, frequency inverters, linear drives, tachometers and encoders
• Troubleshoot PLC programs, components (CPU back plains, I/O boards, counters, modules, and devices), field buses (ASI, Profibus, DeviceNet , etc.), and communications modules (Ethernet).
• Configure and adjust PLC parameters and component setup
• Conduct maintenance and higher-level troubleshooting of any robot type
• Troubleshoot power distribution systems, branch circuits, lighting systems, transformers, and wiring methods and materials, up to 480V
• Develop work plans with peer technicians for emergency repair of critical assets
• Utilize handheld devices and asset management system mobile apps to create and close Work Orders with appropriate data (labor hours, downtime, problem/cause/remedy, and parts used)
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships across all levels of the organization
• Follow appropriate safety procedures and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while maintaining equipment (Lock Out/Tag Out, Arc Flash, etc.), and ensure a safe work environment by eliminating potential equipment safety hazards.

You’ll Come With

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 4+ years' experience in the Mechanical or Electrical maintenance field in a distribution center environment
• Possess or ability to obtain a valid driver's license
• Excellent PC competency and ability to use mobile apps on handheld devices
• Familiar with wiring diagrams, symbols and electrical measuring
• Experience in the following areas:
• Preventive/predictive maintenance procedures
• Commonly used industrial tools
• Basic Carpentry and Plumbing
• Basic metal fabrication and welding
• Blueprint and schematic reading
• Work order management
• Industrial Electrical, Controls and Electronics
• Programmable Logic Control (PLC) programs
• National Electrical Code (NEC) and Material Handling Equipment (MHE) safety standards
• Automated material handling equipment or robotic maintenance

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree from a technical or community college, or accredited industrial maintenance certifications (PLCs, Industrial Networks, Machine Logic, Robotics), with a focus in the Mechanical/Electrical fields
• Experience with automated conveyor systems and controls
• Experience with Material Handling Equipment (MHE) safety standards
• Experience with Programmable Logic Control (PLC) programs and Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs)
• Ability to troubleshoot Input/Output functions
• Experience with robotic operation/maintenance

Physical Requirements

• Regular bending, lifting, stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the head
• Lift and move totes or cartons up to 49 pounds each
• Walking within and around the site with great frequency
• Ability to climb ladders and gangways safely and without limitation, and work off platf