Maintenance Technician III

Ollie's Bargain Outlet; Washington, Town of Texas (District of Columbia, WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

RX coverage

401K with company match

Associate discount 20%

Job summary

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is seeking a Maintenance Technician III to perform advanced maintenance and repairs in our Distribution Center. You will troubleshoot equipment, perform preventative maintenance on conveyors, forklifts, and sortation systems, and handle electrical/PLC controls, VFDs, and automation components.

Candidates should have 8+ years of mechanical/electrical experience, strong reading of blueprints, and the ability to work at heights and with safety harnesses.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred, not required.
• Vocational training preferred.
• Must be able to operate all equipment necessary to perform the role (pallet jacks, forklifts, etc.).
• Ability to work independently and self-motivated to seek work.
• Follow safety procedures for material handling equipment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule until work is done.
• Ability to work at heights up to four flights of stairs and with tethered fall protection.
• Read and interpret blueprints/schematics; PLC and VFD knowledge preferred.
• 8+ years overall mechanical/electrical experience in distribution/manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting on equipment and repair as needed in the DC.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on conveyors, sortation systems, and forklifts.
• Perform emergency mechanical repairs on material handling systems.
• Install and repair electrical/electronic equipment (wiring devices, motors, transformers, relays, boards).
• Troubleshoot and program PLC controls and automation (Allen-Bradley).
• Maintain conveyor system projects, including installations and changes.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Identify and locate required repair parts.
• Keep accurate records (work orders, time sheets, parts requests).
• Use machine shop skills (micrometers, indicators, setup tools, etc.).
• Perform metal fabrication (layout, cutting, welding, finishing).

Skills

Mechanical experience

Electrical skills

PLC/VFD knowledge

Blueprints reading

Troubleshooting

Fabrication skills

Safety procedures

Independent work

Education

High School diploma

Vocational training

Tools

Multimeter

Welding

Drill

Measuring tools

Machining tools

Job description

Description

The Maintenance Technician III is responsible for advanced maintenance and repair to the Distribution Center.

Join our team and live the Ollie-tude!: (Ollie’s Core Values)

• BE A TEAM PLAYER- Associates are expected to be supportive and work together.
• BE CARING- How do I treat others with courtesy, dignity, and respect?
• BE VALUE OBSESSED- Live the “good stuff cheap” mindset.
• BE COMMITTED- Operate with grit, passion, tenacity, and action.
• BE GROWING- How do we get better every day?
• BE REAL- Associates should be honest, transparent, genuine, trustworthy, and sincere.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and RX coverage begins after 90 Days of employment.
• 401K, generous company match with immediate vesting.
• 20% associate discount on all Ollie’s purchases.
• Vast array of voluntary benefits

Responsibilities:

• Perform troubleshooting on equipment/machinery as issues arise in the Distribution Center and make necessary repairs based on conclusions
• 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
• Install and repair all types of electrical and electronic equipment such as wiring devices, motors, transformers, starters, circuit breakers, relays, circuit boards, VFD’s, PLC modules, etc
• Troubleshooting and light programing of PLC controls and automation controls. (Allan Bradley)
• 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
• Utilizing machine shop skills (use of micrometers, indicators, setting up work/tooling, running machine tools, etc.)
• Metal fabrication and building skills (layout, cutting, welding, finishing, etc.)

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred, not required.
• Additional education including vocational training preferred, but not required.
• Must be able to operate all equipment necessary to perform the role. This includes but is not limited to pallet jacks, various styles of forklifts, and other Material Handling Equipment as needed.
• Ability to work independently and self-motivated to seek work.
• Ability and willingness to follow material handling equipment safe operating procedures.
• Ability to complete assignments in time allotted.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (until work is done)
• Ability to work regularly at a maximum height of four flights of stairs.
• Ability to operate a cherry picker and/ or scissor lift, and work at a maximum height of 36 feet while being tethered to a safety harness.
• Demonstrates limited leadership and project management skills/abilities and exercises good discretionary judgment in the execution of problem identification and resolution.
• 8 + years of progressive mechanical/electrical experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment and the ability to work independently and safely, with limited supervision.
• Strong electrical skills, working with 120VAC - 480V and 24VDC is required.
• Strong mechanical skills and strong fabricating skills are required.
• Working knowledge and troubleshooting of electrical motor control systems.
• Working knowledge and basic programing of PLC controls systems and VFD drives.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints or schematics is required.
• Experienced and proficient utilizing machines/equipment as follows: hand tools, measuring tools, drills, grinders, saws, multimeter, tachometer, welder, etc.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to push and pull up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to bend and twist frequently.
• Must have ability to move and handle boxes of merchandise and fixtures.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

Ollie’s is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federal and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and identity, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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