Maintenance Technician I

Vanderlande Industries B.V.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderlande in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on the material handling system, including mechanical and electrical tasks during non-operational hours.

You will troubleshoot, repair, and service motors, conveyors, and electrical components, follow safety procedures, prepare service calls, and document work orders in CMMS. The role requires problem-solving, reliability, and willingness to work shifts, nights, weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Minimum 1 year of mechanical or electrical maintenance experience.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings/prints.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains machinery and electrical equipment per diagrams and specs.
• Follow Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures and safe-work practices.
• Prepare and execute service calls, preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Report service calls internally and to customer.
• Advise and optimize sub-systems; propose service improvements.
• Analyze system performance and operator influence.
• Occasionally monitor system from Control Room.
• Complete CMMS service reports, parts usage and warranty records.
• Research and request spare parts; perform inventory counts.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Lock-Out/Tag-Out

Preventive maintenance

Reading drawings/prints

Safety compliance

Controls basics (PLC)

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CMMS

PLC knowledge

Job description

Job Title Maintenance Technician I Job Description

POSTION SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Technicians are the main responder to emergency situations. They carry out preventive and corrective maintenance at the mechanical and electrical level of the material handling system. This will be done during the dwell periods in between the flights and in the other non-operational hours.

Essential Functions (Job Duties and Responsibilities):

• Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains machinery and electrical equipment such as motors, electrical circuits, package handling equipment and conveyor systems in accordance with diagrams, electrical drawings, operational manuals and manufacturer’s specifications using hand tools and precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Exercise safe working practice at all times, complying with Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures.
• Prepare and execute service calls, Emergency Maintenance and Corrective Maintenance Perform Preventive Maintenance & follow-up on Corrective Maintenance work orders.
• Report service calls internally and to customer.
• Advise and execute optimization of (sub) systems, consulting the supervisor, control and propose improvements for the quality of the service process.
• Analyze system performance (and the operator influence).
• Occasionally monitor system from Control Room.
• Develop service supporting tools and means.
• Un-jam conveyors.
• Complete CMMS Service Reports, Parts Usage and Warranty Records.
• Research and Request spare parts as required.
• Perform Inventory Counts.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience in mechanical or electrical maintenance
• Requires understanding of electrical and mechanical drawings/prints

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to attain and sustain an Airport I.D. Badge
• Available to work scheduled shifts, which may require work at night, weekends and holidays as required.
• Valid Drivers License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year CMMS experience
• Minimum 2 years of material handling experience
• Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems
• Basic knowledge of controls (PLC, PC) systems

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

Full-time position; 24/7 operation; 3 shifts; overtime, weekend and holiday work is common.

Travel:

This position does not require travel.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position may require minimal supervisory responsibilities as a lead technician.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands for this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate (transmit, convey, receive) information. The specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently (26% to 74%) required to climb; reach; sit; and access confined spaces that require kneeling, crawling, and other positions that require physical maneuvering. The employee is constantly (75% or more) required to move and lift objects (tools, equipment, parts, etc.) of up to 50lbs; bend/twist; stoop; stand; walk; push-pull. The employee is occasionally (up to 25% of the time) required to carry and transfer up to between 50 and 120lbs.

Work Environment:

Employee works in a secured package handling facility, in a repair station, and/or amongst material handling equipment in a distribution center floor. They often must meet strict deadlines to maintain next day shipping flight schedules. The physical demands described prior are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Every day, millions of people rely on Vanderlande without even knowing it. From baggage checked in at the airport to parcels on their way to someone’s doorstep, our automation solutions help keep the world moving. Vanderlande designs, delivers, and supports automation technology, operational software, and lifecycle services for leading airports and parcel operations worldwide. Across more than 100 countries, our customers rely on us to keep their operations moving reliably, efficiently, and sustainably. Behind every solution are the people who make it happen. At Vanderlande, how we work matters just as much as what we deliver. Our values, Every Day Better, We Care, and Team Play, guide how we collaborate, support each other, and create value for our customers. Here, you can work with colleagues across disciplines and cultures, contribute to work that makes a difference, and build your future in an organisation that invites you to grow. Explore what is possible at Vanderlande and discover how you can make an impact. Aspire. Grow. Achieve. Together.