Maintenance Technician III

Distribution Management, Inc.; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Distribution Management, Inc. in Missouri is seeking a senior maintenance technician to lead repairs and preventive maintenance of material handling equipment, conveyors, stretch wrappers, and case sealers.

You will serve as the primary on-site contact for Managers and Supervisors. The role involves troubleshooting conveyors, sensors, motors, VFDs, and related components; coordinating with the Maintenance Manager on major repairs and vendor relations; and ensuring safety policies and regulatory

Qualifications

• Five years of maintenance technician experience.
• Prior experience with conveyance, electrical wiring, motor controls, sensors, actuators and VFDs.
• Ability to read electrical/mechanical schematics and manufacturer manuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on repairs and serve as the onsite point of contact for Managers and Supervisors.
• Perform preventative maintenance, installations, inspections, and repairs on MHE, conveyors, stretch wrappers, and case sealers.
• Identify root causes of recurring equipment failures and implement long‑term corrective solutions.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns promptly to minimize downtime and restore service levels.
• Troubleshoot conveyors, sensors, motors, photo eyes, VFDs, and related components.
• Coordinate with the Maintenance Manager on major repairs, facility projects, and vendor relations.
• Assist with spare parts management and maintain accurate logs and repair histories.
• Ensure safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide after-hours or on-call support; travel to other DCs as needed.
• Collaborate with Operations, Safety, IT, vendors, and management.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical wiring

Motor controls & VFDs

Schematic reading

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

Associates degree or certificate in technical education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Web-based applications

Job description

Responsibilities Include:Working as a senior technician, you will provide essential guidance on repairs and serve as the primary onsite point of contact for Managers and Supervisors.Perform preventative maintenance, installations, inspections, and repairs on material handling equipment (MHE), conveyor systems, stretch wrappers, and case sealers.Perform routine maintenance and repairs on building systems including HVAC, plumbing, lighting, and dock equipment.Identify root causes of recurring equipment failures and implement long‑term corrective solutions.Respond to equipment breakdowns and maintenance requests in a timely manner to minimize operational downtime and restore service levels.Troubleshoot conveyor controls, sensors, motors, photo eyes, VFDs, and other automated equipment components.Coordinate with the Maintenance Manager on major equipment repairs, facility projects, capital improvements, vendor relationships, and maintenance planning activities.Coordinate with outside vendors and contractors under the direction of the Maintenance Manager and assist with oversight of vendor work activities.Assist with spare parts management by identifying critical inventory needs and recommending replacement parts based on equipment condition and usage.Maintain accurate maintenance logs, work orders, preventative maintenance records, downtime documentation, and repair histories.Maintain tools, equipment, and maintenance work areas in a safe, organized, and operational condition.Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in compliance with company safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.Provide after-hours or on-call maintenance support if needed. Includes potential travel to other DC’s for hands-on support.Work collaboratively with Operations, Safety, IT, vendors, and management to support facility and equipment needs.Preferred Qualifications:Five years’ experience as a maintenance technician.Associates degree or certificate in technical education preferred.Prior experience working with conveyance, electrical wiring, motor controls, sensors, actuators, and VFDs.Ability to handle complex repairs with minimal supervision and train junior technicians as needed.Ability to interpret electrical or mechanical schematics, manufacturer’s manuals to troubleshoot and repair system faults and failures.Effective verbal and written communication to convey technical data and needs to peers, managers, and outside vendors.Software skills, including Microsoft Office suite and other web-based applicationsPossess time management and organizational skills.Strong commitment to safety, documentation accuracy, and adherence to maintenance procedures, schedules, and regulatory requirements.About Distribution ManagementHeadquartered in the Missouri Research Park in St. Charles, Mo, Distribution Management is a national technology, fulfillment and distribution provider specializing in automated order handling, managed supply services, wholesale services, and ecommerce fulfillment. DM can reach 99% of the U.S. within one to two days and some international destinations within three days from its five strategically located distribution centers. DM’s order accuracy rate of 99.9% is reflective of its focus on operational excellence, efficiencies that have resulted from significant investment in technology and a dedicated IT development staff specializing in integration, automation, and real time reporting. To learn more, visit www.distributionmgmt.com.