Warehouse Maintenance Technician at Grainger

Work Location Type: Onsite 

As a leading industrial distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom, We Keep The World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. With 2023 sales of $16.5 billion, we’re dedicated to providing value for customers, fostering an engaging culture for team members and driving strong financial results.

Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. As a 2024 Glassdoor Best Place to Work and a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, we’re looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry over our next 100 years.

Primary Function:

This positions primary responsibility is to maintain all conveyor and building systems in order to support the goals of the DC. Provide technical expertise for day to day issues and provide solutions for recurring problems.    A thorough understanding of mechanical, electrical, basic power distribution/controls, conveyor systems, powered industrial equipment (PIE) and building assets/components is required to provide maximum system uptime.  The job scope includes recommending changes to and executing preventative maintenance programs and repairs to automated sorting equipment, Dematic Multi-Shuttle, Cross belt Sorter, associated conveyors, material handling equipment, building envelope and building MEP (mechanical/electrical/plumbing) systems.  This position will be responsible for properly completing work requests as well as projects.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Respond to all system issues involving conveyors, PIE, sortation and controls (EMS, WCS, Sort Director, EWM, Hardware, Software, etc.)
• Assists with any infrastructure upgrades along with modifications/repairs to DC assets.
• Basic troubleshooting/diagnostics and repair of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and control system components of the conveyor system and building components, including but not limited to:
• PLCs
• DC drives
• AC invertors
• Linear motors
• Print and apply
• VFDs
• Encoders
• Scanners
• Power distribution
• Communication systems
• Ability to work independently on projects and work assignments.
• Work with contractors, service providers and other maintenance personnel.
• Ability to operate all material handling and mobile equipment within the Distribution Center.
• Perform work requests and projects as assigned.
• Easily adjusts to changes in priorities, and flexible to respond to on-call emergencies.
• Ability to work at heights and in unusual positions.
• Ability to grasp, bend and lift up to 75 pounds on a regular basis.
• Works in cross-functional teams and work groups to identify and resolve problems by proposing unique and innovative solutions.
• Keeps team lead, and technicians informed of progress on assignments, projects and repair functions.
• Must be available for 24-hour on-call rotation.
• Utilize CMMS to enter daily Maintenance Activities

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. This Position should require a degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of building and equipment maintenance experience with two years maintaining Dematic or similar type conveyor systems.
• Computer literate – specifically using the MS Outlook and other Microsoft products.
• Knowledge and application of safe work practices, LOTO standards and NFPA70 E Arc Flash.
• Demonstrated ability to follow directions with acute attention to detail and high level of record keeping accuracy.
• Demonstrated skills to operate troubleshoot and resolve problems associated with computer controlled building systems, conveyor systems, and maintenance management systems (CMMS) in a time sensitive environment.
• Skilled at using electrical test equipment, hand tools, power tools, calipers, gauges, etc.
• Experienced with reading and interpreting MEP (Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing) drawings and schematics.
• High level of knowledge and understanding of codes such as the NEC, BOCA and/or UBC, MSDS and OSHA.
• Possesses an excellent attendance record; is flexible with work schedule.

Qualifications

• Possess strong technical skills to become subject matter expert for conveyors, crossbelt system, Dematic Multi-Shuttle System/Goods to Person System.
• Design, implement, and document PLC (Siemens, Allen Bradley) programming changes to automated equipment when authorized.
• Strong understanding of power distribution, power generation, and control circuits.
• Troubleshoot, and implement changes to I/O device networks such as Profibus, Data Highway, and CanBus.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize computers/computer-based monitoring equipment to diagnose material handling systems and building automation systems.
• Experience with thermal imaging equipment to detect early failure(s) of both mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Experienced with AC / DC drives (set-up, programming, faults).
• Thrive in a continuous learning environment, attend on going training, and possess the initiative to learn and understand all facets of system operation and use.
• Interact with manufacturers, vendors, and operations to remedy concerns, offer solutions, or implement modifications.
• Ability to gain further education in one or more of the following areas: Electrical controls, PLC troubleshooting, PIE, building management and various other systems.
• Successful completion of Maintenance skills evaluation.

Work Environment:

Must be able to tolerate an environment with exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust and work around
moving equipment – often times while working in uncomfortable positions at an elevated height.

This position reports directly to the Facility Supervisor or Manager and takes direction from Maintenance Team Lead. Also has regular interaction with distribution center associates, managers, other Grainger employees, vendors, contractors and service providers.

 Impact: 

The Maintenance Technician is responsible and accountable for the effective and efficient operations of the building and equipment at each Distribution Center, contributing to the maximization of equipment uptime. The position is also responsible for maintaining a safe work environment for the DC workforce.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment.  With this in mind, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.