Night Shift Maintenance Technician — PLCs & Conveyors

Distribution Center; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

DICK’S Sporting Goods in Newark, DE is seeking a Maintenance Technician to install, troubleshoot, and repair facility equipment, conveyors, PLCs, hydraulics and pneumatics. You will follow PM schedules, document work in the asset management system, and ensure safe operation in a fast-paced distribution center.

Responsibilities include spare-parts reporting, training junior technicians, coordinating with outside vendors, and supporting the DC’s operational needs.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent technical certificate preferred
• 2-year vocational/technical certificate or degree in mechanical or electrical applications
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in maintenance
• Welding, burning, and cutting experience
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, gear boxes and PLC controls
• Familiar with DC-specific software packages and equipment
• Able to read electrical/mechanical drawings and schematics
• Good safety awareness and ability to work safely
• Capable of lifting up to 75 lbs and standing for long periods
• Experience with LOTO procedures

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety requirements (OSHA, LOTO) and PM standards
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair facility equipment including conveyors and PLC-driven systems
• Document spare parts usage and maintenance activities in asset management system
• Train junior technicians to elevate performance
• Collaborate with outside vendors to complete DC projects safely and timely
• Support DC operations and other duties as needed

Skills

Mechanical & electrical systems

PLC controls

Welding & cutting

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Reading schematics/drawings

Safety awareness

LOTO experience

Education

Associate's Degree

2-year vocational/technical certificate in mechanical or electrical

Tools

DC software packages (Crown PM)

Gage

Job description

DICK’S Sporting Goods in Newark, DE is seeking a Maintenance Technician to install, troubleshoot, and repair facility equipment, conveyors, PLCs, hydraulics and pneumatics. You will follow PM schedules, document work in the asset management system, and ensure safe operation in a fast-paced distribution center.

Responsibilities include spare-parts reporting, training junior technicians, coordinating with outside vendors, and supporting the DC’s operational needs.