Maintenance Technician lll

Vanderlande Industries GmbH; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderlande Industries GmbH in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Maintenance Technician III to service and maintain a complex material handling system. You will diagnose, repair, and adjust mechanical and electrical components, and mentor apprentices in maintenance operations.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance planning, CMMS documentation, and quick response to alarms and faults to keep the parcel handling system running 24/7.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• General mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with conveyor and sortation systems and controls.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical systems.
• Communicate status of work to stakeholders and supervisors.
• Interpret engineering drawings for layout and operation.
• Train Maintenance Technician Apprentice in maintenance operations.
• Schedule preventive maintenance and document in CMMS.
• Respond to call outs, faults, alarms and warnings.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Conveyor and sortation systems

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS experience

Welding fabrication

Job description

Vanderlande is a global leader in logistics process automation, specializing in automated material handling systems for airports, warehouses, and parcel operations. Our innovative solutions help move millions of products and pieces of luggage around the world every day. With a strong focus on technology, collaboration, and continuous improvement, we are committed to delivering reliable solutions for our customers while providing meaningful career opportunities for our employees.

POSTION SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Technician III provides maintenance services to all equipment and systems specified covered from the main equipment disconnect to the end device. The Maintenance Technician position shall report to Lead Maintenance Technician. They carry out preventive and corrective maintenance at the mechanical and electrical level of the material handling system. This will be completed during the dwell periods between operational sorts.

Essential Functions (Job Duties and Responsibilities):

• Inspect diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical systems
• Communicate with various parties on the work performed and present status of specialty systems.
• Interpret engineering drawings in reference to layout, location, and operation of the system(s).
• Train & mentor Maintenance Technician Apprentice on all aspects of maintenance operations
• Schedule preventative maintenance tasks to ensure job completion – Inspection, adjustment, cleaning, replacement
• Reporting through CMMS
• React to messages from the Control Room or manager
• Attending to call outs, faults, alarms and warnings
• Attending to stoppages and bag jams

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum technical experience in an industrial environment
• General mechanical and electrical troubleshooting/problem solving skills.
• Competency in electrical, mechanical work as it pertains to conveyor and sortation systems and controls
• Experience with welding fabrication

Other Requirements:

Must be able to attain and sustain an Airport I.D. Badge

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year CMMS experience
• Minimum 2 years of material handling experience
• Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems
• Basic knowledge of controls (PLC, PC) systems
• Excellent maintenance, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility with time, able to shift priorities quickly based on staff and system needs
• Team player with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Customer and service oriented
• Proactive and strong work ethic and initiative, who would like to grow and develop within the organization.
• Working knowledge of computers and equipment
• Ability to solve problems under pressure
• Pro-active attitude towards process improvement

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

Full time position; 24/7 operation; 2 shifts available; overtime and weekend work is common.

Travel:

This position requires no travel.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work environment/physical requirements described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job: Technicians work in the secured parcel handling facility, in the repair shop, or near the material handling equipment. Parcel shipments often must meet strict deadlines to maintain flight schedules.

Workers frequently bend, stoop, and reach from ladders and scaffolds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. They will be lifting parts and tools for extended periods of time and handling equipment such as conveyor systems.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is working with and exposed to the package handling system, mechanical parts and vibration. The environment can also be loud because of running equipment.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.