Maintenance Technician 1

Target; Galesburg (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Target is seeking an Engineering & Facilities Maintenance Technician 1 (MT1) in a Supply Chain Facility. You will maintain and repair automated material handling and facility equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and support uptime across conveyors, sortation, scales, and printers.

You’ll collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot issues and ensure safety procedures are followed. The role offers hourly pay with a shift differential and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Maintain and troubleshoot MHE on site, including conveyors and sortation.
• Perform preventive maintenance and basic electrical work to support equipment uptime.
• Develop safety practices and collaborate with other technicians to meet timelines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair automated material handling and facility equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on facility equipment including HVAC and dryers.
• Collaborate with Senior Systems Engineers on root cause analysis and repairs.
• Operate company vehicles for parts pickup and maintenance tasks.
• Create and close work orders with accurate labor hours and parts data.

Job description

The pay range per hour is $29.40 - $33.10. You may also earn additional compensation in the form of a shift differential, ranging from $2.00 to $3.50 per hour, based on eligibility.

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits .

About us

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.

A role in a Supply Chain Facility

A role in a Supply Chain Facility means being on the very front lines of getting product to the guest as fast as possible - a critical differentiator and one of the most essential Logistics functions. You'll reach beyond the bounds of your team to partner across the enterprise and find solutions to support the business. Whether it's through focusing on our regional or upstream distribution centers, import warehouses, or fulfillment and flow centers, you'll have a chance to positively impact thousands of fellow team members and Target guests worldwide, further differentiating Target from all the rest.

Engineering & Facilities Maintenance Technician 1 (MT1)

As an Engineering & Facilities Maintenance Technician 1 (MT1) , you will maintain and repair automated material handling and facility equipment, and ensure high equipment availability rates. You will use preventive and predictive maintenance processes, and 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 Target mechanics to solve problems, validate quality of work for outside specialty contractors, and meet aggressive time lines. You will collaborate with Senior Systems Engineers to perform Root Cause Analysis for equipment failures. You will operate Target owned vehicles to complete maintenance activities on the exterior of the facility and within the trailer yard, as well as travel to nearby facilities and local stores to procure parts and supplies as needed. This is an entry-level position in the technician role with promotion potential to Maintenance Technician 2, by completing and demonstrating proficiency in all related Maintenance Technician 2 job requirements, measured by both hands‑on validation and by a written assessment.

A successful candidate in this role will

• Maintain and perform basic troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical aspects of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) on site, including conveyor systems, sortation, scales and printer applicators Demonstrate mechanical proficiency for hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and AC/DC electrical motors and drives
• Adjust, reset, repair, or replace adjustable components (belts, chains, cables) and wearing components (guides, bearings, wheels, rollers, pulleys)
• Maintain and troubleshoot motors, photo eyes, relays, proximity sensors, solenoids, motor starters, tachometers, encoders, etc.
• Clean, lubricate, and calibrate equipment
• Use appropriate job plans, procedures, and manuals
• Perform preventative maintenance on facility equipment (i.e. Powered Industrial Trucks, HVAC, air compressors and dryers, and balers)
• Perform basic electrical maintenance and simple repair/replace of various electrical circuits and related electronic equipment, using tools such as multi-meters and infrared thermometers
• Read and understand basic electrical and electronic schematics
• [F&B Only:] Execute sanitation and maintenance standards that support the health of industrial ammonia refrigeration
• 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

Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

About you

Physical Demands (must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Regular bending, lifting, stretching and reaching