Maintenance Technician 1

Burlington; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible hours

Associate discount

Job summary

Burlington is seeking an entry-level Maintenance General Technician in Savannah, GA to maintain and repair automated material handling and facility equipment. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot breakdowns, and coordinate with lead techs and leadership to analyze root causes.

You will operate Burlington vehicles, travel to nearby facilities for parts, and advance toward a Skilled Technician role by proving proficiency during reviews. Expected to join a safety-conscious team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred vocational/technical degree in mechanical or electrical field.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic electrical understanding.
• Ability to work with maintenance management systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot MHE on site including conveyors, sortation, scales and printers.
• Perform preventive maintenance on facility equipment and basic electrical repairs.
• Read electrical/electronic schematics and follow job plans and manuals.
• Use handheld devices to create and close Work Orders with data like labor hours and parts used.
• Work safely using PPE and follow Lock Out/Tag Out procedures.

Skills

Transferrable mechanical skills

Basic PC competency

Ability to read wiring diagrams

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical degree

Tools

Multi-meters

Infrared thermometers

Handheld devices

Asset management systems

Job description

Position Overview

As a Burlington Maintenance General Technician, 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 Burlington techs to solve problems, validate quality of work for outside specialty contractors, and meet aggressive timelines. You will collaborate with lead techs, skilled techs, and maintenance leadership to perform Root Cause Analysis for equipment failures. 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. This is an entry-level position in the technician role with promotion potential to Skilled Technician/Tech II, by completing and demonstrating proficiency in all related Maintenance Skilled Technician job requirements, measured by your leaders during performance reviews.

Shift

SHIFT: DAY-DAY TIME-TIME (Example Monday-Thursday 5:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)

A Day in the Life

• 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
• 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 troubleshooting.

You’ll Come With

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Transferrable mechanical skills
• Possess or ability to obtain a valid driver's license
• Basic PC competency and ability to use mobile apps on handheld devices
• Familiar with simple wiring diagrams, symbols and electrical measuring
• Experience in the following areas: Work order management , Preventive/predictive maintenance procedures, Commonly used industrial tools, Basic Carpentry and Plumbing, Basic blueprint and schematic reading, Basic electrical and electronic principles, Basic metal fabrication and welding, and Basic Industrial Controls.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree from a vocational school or college with a focus in the Mechanical or Electrical field
• 2+ years apprenticeship or equivalent experience in the Mechanical or Electrical field
• 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 basic Input/Output functions
• Experience with robotic operation/ maintenance

Physical Requirement (must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation)

• 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 platforms and equipment at significant heights
• Full manual dexterity in both hands and wrists, eye/hand coordination, feet (foot pedals), manual (picking, pinching, holding, grasping), and wrist motion (repetitive flexion/rotation)
• Working conditions may include small spaces, dust, fumes/odors, hot/cold temperatures, inside/outside noise, vibration, standing on concrete for long hours and wet or uneven surfaces
• Ability to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours

Come join our team

Come join our team. You're going to like it here!

Benefits

You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington's benefits