Maintenance Technician II 2nd. shift

Grainger; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is seeking a skilled maintenance professional for our Louisville Distribution Center to respond to system issues on conveyors and Dematic equipment.

You will diagnose, repair, and optimize automated material handling and support infrastructure to keep operations running smoothly. Join a team with safety-first practices, 24-hour on-call rotation, and comprehensive benefits starting on day one, including medical, PTO, and retirement contributions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of building and equipment maintenance with two years maintaining Dematic or similar conveyor systems.
• 2+ years of experience with AC drives (set-up, programming, faults)
• Familiarity with CMMS and Microsoft software.

Responsibilities

• Respond to system issues involving conveyors, PIE, sortation and controls.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control components of the conveyor system and building systems, including PLCs, DC drivers, AC invertors, linear motors, VFDs, encoders, scanners, power distribution, communication systems, CMMS.
• Be a subject matter expert for conveyors, cross belt system, Dematic Multi Shuttle System/Goods to Person System.
• Operate all material handling and mobile equipment within the Distribution Center.
• Work at heights and in unusual positions.
• Must be available for 24-hour on-call rotation.
• Knowledge and application of safe work practices, lockout/tagout (LOTO) standards and Arc Flash.
• Follow codes, such as the NEC, BOCA and UBC, MSDS and OSHA.
• Design, implement, and document PLC (Siemens, Allen Bradley) programming changes to automated equipment when authorized.
• Troubleshoot, and implement changes to I/O device networks such as Probus, Data Highway, and CanBus.

Skills

Conveyor systems

PLC programming

Electrical repair

Mechanical maintenance

CMMS

Lockout/Tagout

Safety compliance

On-call rotation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Dematic conveyors

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Job description

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W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working®by serving more than4.6 million customersworldwide with maintenance, repair andoperating(MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customerexpertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported2025 revenue of$17.9 billion. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.

Compensation

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Rewards and Benefits

With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.

The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.

Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.

You Will

• Respond to system issues involving conveyors, PIE, sortation and controls (EMS, WCS, Sort Director, EWM, Hardware, and Software)
• Basic troubleshooting/diagnostic and repair of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and control system components of the conveyor system and building components, including PLCs, DC drivers, AC invertors, linear motors, VFDs, encoders, scanners, power distribution, communication systems, computer-controlled building systems, conveyor systems and maintenance management system (CMMS)
• Be a subject matter expert for conveyors, cross belt system, Dematic Multi Shuttle System/Goods to Person System
• Operate all material handling and mobile equipment within the Distribution Center
• Work at heights and in unusual positions
• Must be available for 24-hour on-call rotation
• Knowledge and application of safe work practices, lockout/tagout (LOTO) standards and Arc Flash
• Follow codes, such as the NEC, BOCA and UBC, MSDS and OSHA
• Design, implement, and document PLC (Siemens, Allen Bradley) programming changes to automated equipment when authorized
• Troubleshoot, and implement changes to I/O device networks such as Probus, Data Highway, and CanBus

You Have

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of building and equipment maintenance with two years maintaining Dematic or similar conveyor systems
• 2+ years of experience with AC drives (set-up, programming, faults)
• Familiarity with Microsoft and CMMS programs
• Experience with power distribution, power generation, control circuits, electrical test equipment, hand tools, power tools, calipers, and gauges
• Experience reading and interpreting Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing (MEO) drawings and schematics
• Can frequently lift, push, and slide packages typically weighing 50-75lbs.
• Successful completion of Maintenance skill evaluation

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.