Maintenance Technician II

Ross Stores; Sophia (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ross Stores Distribution Center seeks an experienced Maintenance Mechanic to inspect, diagnose and repair material handling equipment, conveyors and forklift systems. You will perform preventative maintenance and emergency mechanical repairs, troubleshoot electrical controls, and manage parts and work orders with safety as a priority.

The role requires manual ability, lifting up to 50 lbs, overtime, and the flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends, in a full-time in-office

Qualifications

• Read and interpret blueprints or schematics.
• Knowledge of electrical motor control; 30–480V.
• 5–8 years progressive mechanical aptitude in distribution or manufacturing.
• Welding, soldering and cutting torch skills required.
• Accountability for assets: spare parts, tools and equipment.
• Experience with hand tools, drills, grinders, saws and multimeter.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on conveyors, sorters and forklifts.
• Troubleshoot electrical control systems and PLC interfaces.
• Perform maintenance on conveyors including installation and changes.
• Repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Identify and locate repair parts and manage work orders.
• Maintain safety and accurate record keeping.

Skills

Blueprints

Electrical control

Mechanical aptitude

Welding

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Hydraulic/pneumatic

Tools

Multimeter

Cutting torch

Drills

Grinders

Pallet jack

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE

To assess equipment/machinery issues in the Distribution Center and make necessary repairs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on mechanical material handling equipment, including transportation conveyors, sortation systems, and forklifts. Perform emergency mechanical repairs to failed material handling systems
• Troubleshoot electrical control systems inclusive of motors, and their associated controls to the PLC output. Must have the ability to install/setup VFD’s, as well as servo motor controls, and troubleshoot peripheral control devices to the PLC input.
• Perform maintenance projects on conveyor systems to include: installation, removal, and process improvement changes.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Identify and locate required repair parts for failed systems
• Maintain accurate record keeping such as: work orders, time sheets, and parts requests.

COMPETENCIES

• Technical / Functional Competence
• Analysis & Judgment
• Planning & Organizing
• Adaptability
• Independence
• Commitment
• Teamwork
• Flexibility

QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED

• Must have the ability to read and interpret blueprints or schematics.
• Must have knowledge of electrical motor control, strong electrical/mechanical skills; working with 30 – 480V.
• Experience must include 5 – 8 years of progressive mechanical aptitude in a distribution or manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in welding, soldering, and cutting torch skills is required.
• Cognizant of the expectation to be accountable for all company assets, to include: spare parts, supplies, materials, tools, and general facility equipment.
• Experience utilizing machines/equipment as follows: hand tools, drills, grinders, saws, multimeter, tachometer, welder, solderer, cutting torch, hydraulic gear puller, electric forklifts, pallet jacks, and platform lifts.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Requires overtime work as necessary.
• Must be flexible to work any shift and/or weekends as scheduled.
• Exhibit the ability to work independently and safely, with limited supervision.
• Must be well organized, and able to complete, and perform work orders.
• Will be expected to conduct all assigned tasks scheduled by supervisor.
• Must place the upmost importance on working safely, and maintain a safe work environment for yourself and others, at all times.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Job requires ability to work in a warehouse environment, on a concrete floor all day

Requires continuous, standing, walking, hearing, pushing, and pulling

Consistent timeliness and regular attendance is necessary

Frequently reaching, bending, stooping, talking, hearing (audio equipment), handling objects with hands and lifting to 50 lbs

Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically

This role requires full-time in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration, client support, mentoring, coaching, and/or feedback

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

DISCLAIMER:

Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company’s overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.