Senior DC Maintenance Technician: Conveyor & Automation

The Reinalt-Thomas Corporation

Denver (CO)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 102,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Discount Tire is seeking a Principal Distribution Center Maintenance Technician to lead our distribution center maintenance strategy and drive improvements in service levels. You will oversee maintenance of conveyors, MHE, and facility infrastructure, while coordinating with vendors and internal teams to reduce downtime and optimize asset performance.

The role requires hands-on experience with PLCs, VFDs, and industrial electrical systems, plus strong leadership to mentor staff and execute

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED.
7+ years combined experience in material handling, automation, manufacturing, supply chain, process improvement, and/or distribution in an omni-channel environment.
Experience with distribution center startups preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience in developing and managing preventative maintenance programs preferred
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
Six-Sigma/LEAN mindset preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe and secure environment for team members.
Partner with vendors to install, commission and maintain conveyor systems.
Manage compliance to site SOPs.
Oversee inspection, maintenance, and repair of conveyors, MHE, and building infrastructure.
Diagnose and repair conveyor components including motors, gearboxes and drives.
Troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, control panels, wiring, and other industrial electronics.
Maintain forklifts and other MHE; coordinate specialized repairs.
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to improve reliability.
Develop preventive-maintenance schedules based on OEM guidance and usage.
Use CMMS to create, assign, prioritize, document, and close work orders.
Monitor PM completion and address overdue tasks.
Analyze CMMS data for failure trends and asset risks.
Create maintenance reports and communicate equipment health to leadership.
Conduct root-cause analysis on major failures and implement corrective actions.
Maintain accurate asset records and manuals.
Support building systems and infrastructure maintenance.
Maintain inventory of spare parts and tools.
Coordinate contractors and vendors; ensure quality and safety.
Respond to breakdowns and disruptions with prioritization.
Plan maintenance with Operations and Safety to minimize disruption.
Follow lockout/tagout and electrical-safety standards.
Identify opportunities for reliability improvements and asset replacement.
Assist with installation, commissioning, testing of new equipment.
Provide training to maintenance staff and operators.
Maintain clean, organized maintenance areas.
Participate in emergency-response and after-hours support.
Lead best-practices to build a high-performing team.
Act as role model for company values and competencies.
Other duties as assigned