Mechanic 1

Wayfair; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Safety culture

Career growth

Job summary

Wayfair is seeking a Mechanic I in Aberdeen, MD to maintain material handling equipment and ensure safe, efficient warehouse operations. You will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot systems, and respond to emergencies to minimize downtime.

The role requires basic carpentry, mechanical, electrical, and janitorial skills, plus CMMS familiarity and strict safety adherence. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in industrial maintenance or relevant certification(s) is required.
• Proficient using hand & power tools and electrical testing equipment, including PLC systems.
• Experience with basic carpentry, painting, drywall, cleaning, and basic maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and diagnose issues on conveyor material handling systems, sorters, unloaders, dock doors, dock levelers, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and fire protection systems.
• Perform PMs on all assigned assets according to manufacturer standards and schedules; maintain PM for PIVs.
• Conduct general building maintenance: carpentry, painting, drywall, plumbing, cleaning; handle facilities projects as directed.
• Operate aerial platform lifts, boom/snorkel lifts, and powered industrial trucks.
• Adhere to OSHA/state/local compliance, complete work orders and CMMS records timely.

Skills

Carpentry

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical systems

Janitorial tasks

Hand & power tools

CMMS software

PLC systems

Warehouse equipment

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

CMMS software

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Mechanic I

Location: Aberdeen, MD | Department: Warehouse Operations | Job Type: Full-time | Pay: $20.50 - $22.00

About the Role: Your Impact

The Mechanic I is a highly self-motivated, customer-centric team player responsible for maintaining material handling equipment and ensuring proper working order and safe operating conditions within the warehouse. You possess basic carpentry, mechanical, electrical, and janitorial experience to assist in day-to-day operations. This role is essential for minimizing downtime by performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting various systems, and responding to emergency repairs.

Why Join Our Team? (Your Perks & Growth)

• Competitive Pay: The listed pay rate/range is just the start with potential for OT, shift differential, and bonuses.


• Comprehensive Benefits: Potential for medical, dental, vision, 401 (k) match, and paid time off based on role type.


• Safety First Culture: We are relentlessly focused on a safe work environment for all employees.


• Growth Opportunities: We value data-driven decisions and promote from within, offering clear paths for career advancement in operations, team leadership, and management.

What You’ll Do (Core Responsibilities)

• Troubleshooting & Repair: Troubleshoot, repair, and diagnose basic and complex issues on conveyor material handling systems, sorters, unloaders, dock doors, dock levelers, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and fire protection systems. Perform emergency repairs, including diagnosing problems and dispatching appropriate vendors as necessary.


• Preventative Maintenance (PMs): Perform PMs on all assigned assets (PIVs, sorters, conveyors, unloaders, dock doors, electrical panels, etc.) according to manufacturer standards and established schedules. Maintain and ensure the proper working order of Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIVs).


• Facilities & Projects: Conduct general building maintenance, including basic carpentry (painting, drywall), plumbing, and cleaning. Responsible for facilities projects as directed by the Supervisor.


• Equipment Operation: Work regularly on aerial platform lifts, boom/snorkel lifts, and powered industrial trucks (reach, order picker, stand up, pallet runners, stock chaser, etc.).


• Compliance & Documentation: Adhere strictly to all OSHA, state, and local compliance laws, including proper Lockout/Tagout procedures. Complete work orders, records, logs, and other written or computer-based documents (e.g., CMMS software) accurately and timely.

What You’ll Need (Minimum Requirements)

• Experience & Certifications: Minimum 1 year experience in industrial maintenance or relevant certification(s) is required. Experience with basic carpentry, painting, drywall, cleaning, and basic maintenance is required.


• Technical Proficiency: Proficient using hand & power tools and electrical testing equipment, including PLC systems. Proficient using computer systems and CMMS software is required.


• Equipment Knowledge (Preferred): Experienced safely using warehouse equipment such as order pickers, pallet jacks, forklifts, and aerial lifts.


• Work Environment: Ability to work in a non-climate controlled environment that can be noisy and have low lighting levels. Must be flexible on working hours and willing to work scheduled & unscheduled overtime.


• Physical Capability: Must be comfortable repeatedly lifting up to 75 lbs unassisted. Ability to regularly bend, lift, stretch, crawl, and reach. Ability to access all areas of the building by climbing ladders and gangways safely and without limitation.


• Safety: Will be required to wear applicable personal protective equipment, including arc flash protection and safety shoes. Must be a safety conscious, motivated, and detail oriented self-starter.


• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent is a plus.

Assistance For Individuals With Disabilities

Wayfair is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Wayfair will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on business operations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by completing our Accomodations for Applicants form.

About Wayfair Inc.

Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.

No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We’re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair – and world – for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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