Maintenance Technician 2 - Upstream Distribution Center - DeKalb, IL

Company: Target
Location: Dekalb
Posted on: January 16, 2026

Job Description:

The pay range per hour is $37.00 - $41.00 Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits . Engineering & Facilities Maintenance Technician 2 (MT2) About job: Benefits eligible within two weeks of employment Currently hiring for below shift: B3 Key: Wednesday through Saturday from 8:30pm to 6:30am About us: Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here . A role in a Supply Chain Facility means being on the very front lines of getting product to the guest as fast as possible—a critical differentiator and one of the most essential Logistics functions. You’ll reach beyond the bounds of your team to partner across the enterprise and find solutions to support the business. Whether it’s through focusing on our regional or upstream distribution centers, import warehouses, or fulfillment and flow centers, you’ll have a chance to positively impact thousands of fellow team members and Target guests worldwide, further differentiating Target from all the rest. As an Engineering & Facilities Maintenance Technician 2 (MT2) , you will assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of automated material handling equipment and ensure high equipment availability rates. You will use preventive and predictive maintenance processes, and rapidly troubleshoot equipment breakdowns and quickly restore equipment to service to support the successful operation of the supply chain facility. You will work with other Target service technicians to solve problems, validate quality of work for outside specialty contractors, work with building leaders to optimize material handling equipment, and meet aggressive time lines. You will collaborate with Maintenance Technician 3s and Senior Systems Engineers to perform Root Cause Analysis for equipment failures. You may also assist in training other maintenance technicians and technician trainees to enhance their technical skills and job knowledge. A successful candidate in this role will: Maintain and troubleshoot all electrical and mechanical aspects of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) on site, including conveyor systems, sortation, robotics, or Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) Adjust scanners, cameras, field buses, scales and printer applicators Reset, repair, or replace adjustable components (belts, chains, cables) and wearing components (guides, bearings, wheels, rollers, pulleys) Clean, lubricate, and calibrate equipment Use appropriate job plans, procedures, and manuals Maintain and troubleshoot motors, photo eyes, relays, proximity sensors, solenoids, motor starters, tachometers, encoders, etc. Assist with basic electronics/ Programmable Logic Controls troubleshooting Conduct maintenance and basic troubleshooting of all types of industrial robots Utilize handheld devices and asset management system mobile apps to create and close Work Orders with appropriate data (labor hours, downtime, problem/cause/remedy, and parts used) Develop and maintain positive working relationships across all levels of the organization Follow appropriate safety procedures and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while maintaining equipment (Lock Out/Tag Out, Arc Flash, etc.), and ensure a safe work environment by eliminating potential equipment safety hazards Operate Target-owned vehicles to complete maintenance activities on the exterior of the facility and within the trailer yard, as well as travel to nearby facilities and local stores to procure parts and supplies [F&B Only:] Execute sanitation and maintenance standards that support the health of industrial ammonia refrigeration Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs. About you: Physical Demands (must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Regular bending, lifting, stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the head Lift and move totes up to 49 pounds each Walking within and around the site with great frequency Ability to climb ladders and gangways safely and without limitation, and work off platforms and equipment at significant heights Full manual dexterity in both hands and wrists, eye/hand coordination, feet (foot pedals), manual (picking, pinching, holding, grasping), and wrist motion (repetitive flexion/rotation) Working conditions may include small spaces, dust, fumes/odors, hot/cold temperatures, inside/outside noise, vibration, standing on concrete for long hours and wet or uneven surfaces Ability to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required Possesses and maintains a valid driver's license for state employed PC competency and ability to use mobile apps on handheld devices Familiar with wiring diagrams, symbols and electrical measuring [F&B Only:] Comfortable working in a temperature-controlled environment Experience in the following areas: Work order management Preventive/predictive maintenance procedures Basic blueprint and schematic reading Electrical and electronic principles Basic metal fabrication and welding Industrial Controls and Electronics Ability to troubleshoot basic Input/Output functions Programmable Logic Control (PLC) programs Desired: Degree from a vocational school or college with a focus in the Mechanical or Electrical field 2 years apprenticeship or equivalent experience in the Mechanical or Electrical field Experience with automated conveyor systems and controls Experience with Material Handling Equipment (MHE) safety standards Experience with robotic operation/ maintenance Benefits Eligibility Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_C | Pegue esta URL en su navegador preferido para obtener información sobre la elegibilidad de este puesto para recibir beneficios: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_C Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.

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