Night Shift Maintenance Mechanic: PLCs & Conveyors

Confidential; Smithboro (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

DICK’S Sporting Goods is seeking a maintenance technician for our DC operations. The role focuses on maintaining and repairing conveyors, PLC-controlled equipment, hydraulics, and pneumatics while adhering to PM standards and safety protocols.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of experience, relevant technical education, and the ability to read electrical/mechanical drawings. This full-time on-site position offers comprehensive benefits and a shift-based schedule.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent technical certification is required.
• 2+ year vocational training in mechanical or electrical applications preferred.
• 3-5 years of hands-on maintenance experience in facilities or industrial equipment.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes and PLC controls.
• Familiar with DC-specific software and drawings/schematics.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to follow LOTO procedures.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to OSHA safety requirements and LOTO procedures.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair facility assets including conveyors and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Document PM activities and monitor spare parts usage in asset management system.
• Train junior technicians and support vendor projects safely and timely.
• Collaborate with external vendors to complete DC projects and tasks.

Skills

PLC controls

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Conveyors

3-Phase Electrical

Welding

Reading schematics

Safety awareness

LOTO

Education

Associate’s Degree

Vocational technical certificate or degree in mechanical/electrical

Tools

Crown PM

Gage

Job description

DICK’S Sporting Goods is seeking a maintenance technician for our DC operations. The role focuses on maintaining and repairing conveyors, PLC-controlled equipment, hydraulics, and pneumatics while adhering to PM standards and safety protocols.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of experience, relevant technical education, and the ability to read electrical/mechanical drawings. This full-time on-site position offers comprehensive benefits and a shift-based schedule.