Maintenance Technician Coordinator

Ralph Lauren Corporation; Kernersville, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralph Lauren Corporation in Kernersville, NC seeks a lead maintenance associate to guide troubleshooting, repair and preventive maintenance of material handling systems and facilities. You will train coworkers, plan work, assign tasks and address issues to keep operations running smoothly.

The role requires hands-on expertise with conveyors, electrical panels, PLCs, and facility systems, plus strong documentation and safety adherence.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent preferred; four years of related experience acceptable.
• Knowledge of conveyors, sorters, electrical switchgear and distribution center equipment.
• Experience with PLC programming and industrial controls (e.g., Allen-Bradley/Siemens/Rockwell).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain conveyors, sorters, electrical panels and related equipment.
• Assign work orders and PM schedules, and document actions.
• Train others in mechanical, electrical, and facility roles; support safety procedures.
• Perform daily facility walkthroughs and document deficiencies for corrective action.
• Utilize CMMS (Maximo) to record parts usage and work performed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Electrical & mechanical systems

Technical documentation

Communication

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

Tools

Allen-Bradley controls

Siemens controls

Rockwell controls

Device-net networks

Job description

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands. At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Lead maintenance associates in trouble-shooting, repair and preventive maintenance activities including: training assigned associates, work planning, assigning and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Install, repair and rebuild material handling systems, electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment. Repair and/or modify facilities (plumbing, electrical, fire protection, general repair).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Trouble-shoot, repair and maintains machinery and equipment such as conveyors, sorters, electrical panels, balers, lifts, lighting, etc. by performing the following duties:

• Ensures compliance with Lock-out/Tag-out (Zero Energy) requirements, Arc Flash requirements, and all applicable safety requirements
• Troubleshoot, repair, and conduct PM’s on mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment
• Assigns work orders and PM schedules
• Ability to troubleshoot, and work on system peripherals including PLC controls
• Conducts daily walkthrough of facility noting deficiencies and initiating corrective action
• Uses computers to document maintenance and PM actions and parts usage in Maximo (CMMS)
• Communicate effectively at all levels within the facility
• Assists in project management related to the entire facility
• Ability to train others in mechanical, electrical, and facility level roles
• Ability to work alternate schedules or weekends as necessary to fill vacancies, support project implementation, direct scheduled/unscheduled maintenance and repair activities.
• Ensure proper and complete documentation of work orders for work performed by reports
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Ability to stand, walk, talk and hear. Ability to use hands, to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. Ability to sit, climb, balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Ability to work at heights of 40 feet. Ability to lift and/or move up to 75lbs.
• Must have visual acuity, corrected or uncorrected, which allows close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Associates Degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred; or four years of documented related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of conveyors, sorters, facilities, electrical switchgear and associated equipment used to support and maintain distribution centers and offices.
• Experience with PLC programming, Allen-Bradley / Siemens / Rockwell controls and Device-net communications networks preferred.
• Requires knowledge and understanding of the distribution material handling systems, sorters (slide shoe, pop-up wheel, tilt-tray, cross belt, etc), PLC control systems, UPS systems, fire protection systems, alarm and monitoring systems, and the associated interdependencies.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, correspondence, and policy instructions.
• Ability to use mathematic skills to perform simple calculations in a work environment.
• Ability to analyze a variety of systemic problems and based on the analysis recommend/take proper course of action while keeping management informed of critical issues

Ralph Lauren will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance laws. Please note background checks will be evaluated individually.