Maintenance Technician- Conveyor Repair

The Home Depot; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot in Newark, NJ is seeking a Maintenance Equipment Technician to oversee, maintain, and repair equipment in a busy warehouse environment.

You will troubleshoot electric lift equipment and conveyor systems, perform preventative maintenance, provide status reports, and ensure safety compliance. Daily tasks include keeping work areas clean and adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
• Experience working on conveyor systems preferred.
• Flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays may be required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs electric lift equipment, conveyors, and related mechanical/hydraulic/pneumatic issues.
• Performs preventative maintenance on lift equipment and conveyor systems.
• Provides equipment status reports including unusual maintenance problems.
• Follows safety guidelines and OSHA standards; maintains safe, clean work areas.

Skills

Mechanical inclination

Basic computer skills

Experience with engine parts

Education

Trade school degree or equivalent

Job description

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.

Position Purpose:

Oversees, maintains, and repairs equipment as well as other facility structures in a complex, warehouse environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• 50% Troubleshoots and repairs electric lift equipment, conveyor systems, as well as technical, mechanical hydraulic and pheumatic issues where needed. Understands and troubleshoots conveyor operating system logic
• 20% Performs preventative maintenance as well as necessary modifications on electric lift equipment, conveyor systems and buildings.
• 10% Provides equipment status report, including details of unusual maintenance problems.
• 10% Follows all safety guidelines established by manufacturer, Home Depot, or government agencies. Adheres to all safety codes and OSHA standards
• 10% Maintains safe and clean working environment, performing daily cleanup of work areas

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• This position reports to Area Supervisor.
• This position has 0 direct reports.

Travel Requirements:

• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Physical Requirements:

• Must continuously stand or walk or regularly requires lifting/handling/carrying material or equipment of moderate weight (8-20 pounds).

Working Conditions:

• Typically in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noise, and fumes which cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on conveyor systems
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule which may include weekends, evenings, and holidays

Minimum Education:

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a trade school degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Preferred Education:

• No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• 1

Preferred Years of Work Experience:

• No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience:

• None

Preferred Leadership Experience:

• None

Certifications:

• None

Competencies:

• Experience working with general engine parts
• Basic computer skills
• Mechanical inclination

For California, Colorado, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Nevada, New York City, Ithaca (NY), Westchester County (NY), and Washington residents:

The pay range for this position is between $25.00 - $39.00