Maintenance Tech II

Company: Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc.
Location: Joliet
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

As a 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 Harbor Freight 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 3's and Senior System Controllers to perform Root Cause Analysis for equipment failures.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesMaintain 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 equipmentUse appropriate job plans, procedures, and manualsMaintain and troubleshoot motors, photo eyes, relays, proximity sensors, solenoids, motor starters, tachometers, encoders, etc.Assist with basic electronics/ Programmable Logic Controls troubleshootingConduct maintenance and basic troubleshooting of all types of industrial robotsUtilize 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 hazardsAdditional duties as assigned by managerScopeThis is a non-exempt position.Member of the maintenance staffNo direct reportsNo travel requiredWarehouse environment, closed-toed shoes are requiredThe anticipated rate for this position is $32.00 per hour depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience. In addition, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits to Associates (and their families) such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. Eligible Associates are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Associates will accrue paid time off up to 120 hours per year, including 56 hours of Floating Holidays and paid sick time up to 64 hours per year unless otherwise required by law. The Company observes two (2) Company paid holidays.RequirementsJob Qualifications - Education and ExperiencePC competency and ability to use mobile apps on handheld devices --- Familiar with wiring diagrams, symbols and electrical measuringExperience in the following areas:Work order managementPreventive/predictive maintenance proceduresBasic blueprint and schematic readingElectrical and electronic principlesBasic metal fabrication and weldingIndustrial Controls and ElectronicsAbility to troubleshoot basic Input/Output functionsProgrammable Logic Control (PLC) programsAdditional Qualifications (behavioral traits, certifications, etc)You are highly productive, self-motivated, creative, and focused, and have excellent communication skills. You love to learn and embrace rapidly changing technologies. You seek out challenges and take calculated risks when appropriate. You are passionate about creating would class solutions to delight our consumers, customers, and partners.Physical Requirements--- 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--- Lift and/or move product or items up to 50 pounds--- Must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodationSafetyMust be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices, without endangering the health or safety of self or others.About Harbor Freight ToolsWe're a 45 year-old, $6.5 billion national tool retailer with the energy, enthusiasm, and growth potential of a start-up. We have over 1,300 stores in 48 states across the country and are opening several new locations every week. We offer our customers more than 7,000 tools and accessories, from hand tools and generators to air and power tools, from shop equipment to automotive tools. We provide our customers with the right tool for the right job at the right price, always delivering quality and value.

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