Maintenance Technician I - PLC & Electrical Systems

Dollar Tree, Inc.; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans with matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Educational Assistance

PerkSpot access

Job summary

Dollar Tree is seeking a Maintenance Technician I at its distribution center to perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair conveyors, building systems, and electrical equipment. You will help keep equipment at peak efficiency and maintain a safe, organized work environment.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance on lift trucks and hydraulic systems, troubleshooting PLCs and motor drives, diagnosing problems from blueprints, and documenting work orders.

Qualifications

• Coursework or certification in electronic technology and 2 years industrial maintenance experience specializing in electronic technology OR 3 years industrial maintenance experience in electronic technology (including troubleshooting and repairing automated equipment)
• PLC/PC programming knowledge and troubleshooting experience
• Hands-on industrial electrical experience, including 480V 3-phase, 110 VAC, and 24 VDC systems
• Advanced troubleshooting skills with PCs and industrial control devices/networking
• Ability to communicate technical issues clearly to business leadership
• Willingness to work shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Maintenance & Equipment Support: Perform preventive maintenance and emergency repairs on equipment, including lift trucks, pneumatic systems, hydraulic equipment, dock equipment, and electrical/electronic systems
• Troubleshoot and repair complex electrical/electronic problems with equipment, networks, logic controls, PLCs, motor drives (Servo and VFD), and external I/O devices
• Diagnose electrical problems using technical drawings (blueprints, schematics) and diagnostic tools (multi-meter, laptop)
• Initiate and implement new procedures or designs to maintain equipment efficiency
• Operate material handling equipment, battery-powered equipment, and other powered machinery safely

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial electronics

Technical communication

Education

Electronic technology coursework

Associate's degree in electronic technology

Tools

Diagnostics tools

PLC programming tools

SCADA/Control software

Job description

Dollar Tree is seeking a Maintenance Technician I at its distribution center to perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair conveyors, building systems, and electrical equipment. You will help keep equipment at peak efficiency and maintain a safe, organized work environment.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance on lift trucks and hydraulic systems, troubleshooting PLCs and motor drives, diagnosing problems from blueprints, and documenting work orders.