Night Shift Maintenance Technician: PLC & Electrical

Family Dollar Services LLC; Maquoketa (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care package

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Family Dollar Services LLC is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot electrical/electronic systems, and keep distribution center equipment running at peak efficiency. You will work on conveyors, lift trucks, and other material-handling equipment in a 24/7 DC environment.

Applicants should have coursework in electronic technology or related field and PLC troubleshooting experience, with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Coursework or certification in electronic technology and 2 years industrial maintenance experience specializing in electronic technology (including troubleshooting and repairing automated equipment)
• PLC/PC program knowledge and troubleshooting experience
• Industrial electrical hands-on experience and troubleshooting, including 480V 3-phase, 110 VAC, and 24 VDC systems
• Advanced troubleshooting skills with PCs and industrial controls devices/networking
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, relating technical issues to business leadership
• Team Member will perform shift work and must be willing to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays.
• Customer service oriented
• Additional Preferred Qualifications Both Associate's Degree in electronic technology and 2 years industrial maintenance experience specializing in electronic technology (including troubleshooting and repairing automated equipment)

Responsibilities

• Follows set safety procedures and guidelines to maximize personal safety and safety of the DC associates.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment (e.g., lift trucks, pneumatic systems, material handling equipment, hydraulic equipment, dock equipment, electronic and electrical equipment, etc.) according to procedures.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex electrical/electronic problems with equipment, networks, logic controls, PLCs, Motor Drives (Servo and VFD) and external I/O devices where the repair is not immediately visible or obvious.
• Diagnose electrical problems using technical drawings and diagnostic tools (e.g. multi-meter, laptop).
• Assist other maintenance technicians in the repair and maintenance of equipment.
• Initiates and implements new procedures and creates designs to keep present equipment/systems operating at 100% efficiency.
• Develops knowledge base of different systems within the Distribution Center.
• Maintains an organized work area and promotes a safe working environment with the Maintenance department.
• Communicate with individuals or groups verbally and/or in writing to minimize downtime of equipment.
• Complete work orders, records, logs and other written or computer-based documents according to established procedures.
• Operate material handling equipment, battery equipment, moving machinery, and other powered equipment.
• Makes sure workmanship is of highest quality.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Industrial electrical

Diagnostics with tools

Team communication

Overtime availability

Customer service oriented

Education

Associate's Degree in electronic technology

2 years industrial maintenance experience in electronic technology

Tools

PLC programming software

Diagnostics tools

Industrial control networks

Job description

Family Dollar Services LLC is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot electrical/electronic systems, and keep distribution center equipment running at peak efficiency. You will work on conveyors, lift trucks, and other material-handling equipment in a 24/7 DC environment.

Applicants should have coursework in electronic technology or related field and PLC troubleshooting experience, with strong problem-solving and communication skills.