Maintenance Technician

L&R Distributors, Inc.; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

L&R Distributors, Inc. in Pine Bluff, Arkansas is seeking a Maintenance Technician responsible for overseeing and troubleshooting conveyor systems and warehouse equipment. The role involves performing routine maintenance to ensure optimal operation and applying preventative measures to reduce future issues.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED and experience in repairing and maintaining conveyors. Strong mechanical skills, troubleshooting abilities, and safety awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in repairing and maintaining conveyors and powered industrial machines.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks.
• Willingness to learn computerized scanning devices.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and troubleshoots conveyor system and warehouse equipment problems.
• Performs routine maintenance and applies preventative measures.
• Ensures compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Safety

Time management

Technical and mechanical skills

Troubleshooting ability

General maintenance

Plumbing and electrical repair

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

L&R is the largest distributor and the 6th largest purchaser of cosmetics in the United States. We now distribute over 40,000 items (cosmetics, toys, school supplies, hosiery, hair accessories, OTC, HBA and more) through 3 regional warehouse locations in Arkansas, New Jersey and Nevada.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for overseeing and troubleshooting problems related to the conveyor system and warehouse equipment and keeping the facility operating and repairing problems. Also performing routine maintenance around the distribution center and applying preventative measures to the building and machinery to reduce the risk of future problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
• Ability to maintain and troubleshoot basic power distribution systems, branch circuits, lighting systems, transformers, and wiring methods and materials
• Ability to maintain and troubleshoot basic relay logic, ladder diagrams, control components—photo eyes, motor starters, relays, limit switches, proximity sensors, timers, solenoids, Servo drives, frequency inverters, linear drives, tachs, and encoders
• Basic knowledge of PLC programs, ability to troubleshoot ladder logic (read use for troubleshooting), components (CPU back plains, I/O boards, counters, modules, and devices) and communications modules (Ethernet)
• Determining work procedures, preparing work schedules and expedite workflow
• Ensuring that all employees are in compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations and other company-related policies and procedures

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and experience in repairing and maintaining conveyors and powered industrial machines.

Skills Required

• Safety
• Time managementExcellent technical and mechanical skills
• Troubleshooting ability
• Expertise in general maintenance, plumbing and electrical repair
• Willingness to learn computerized scanning device

Physical Demands

This position requires lifting up to 50 pounds; regular bending, lifting, stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the head; occasionally push and pull wheeled dollies loaded with products up to 100 pounds; engage in full manual dexterity in both hands and wrists; ability to climb ladders and gangways safely and without limitation.