Join Grainger as a Maintenance Mechanic, where you will be the expert in maintaining automated material handling systems and ensuring maximum uptime. In this role, you will troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical issues, assist with infrastructure upgrades, and provide technical expertise for daily operations in a dynamic distribution center environment.
Key Responsibilities
Be the primary responder for all complex system issues involving automated material handling
Assist with infrastructure upgrades and modifications/repairs to assets
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control systems
Perform audits and quality checks on equipment and systems
Provide diagnosis analyses on building equipment
Troubleshoot and report on material handling system performance
Required Qualifications
Technical degree or Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Minimum of 5 years of building and equipment maintenance experience
Two years maintaining automated material handling systems
Complete technical training in electronic controls, power distribution and PLC troubleshooting
Experience with electrical test equipment, hand tools, power tools
Ability to read and interpret MEP drawings and schematics
Understanding of codes such as NEC, BOCA, UBC, MSDS, and OSHA
Preferred Qualifications
Technical skills to become subject matter expert for automated material handling systems
Experience with PLC programming changes (Siemens, Allen Bradley)
Understanding of power distribution and control circuits
Experience with I/O device networks such as ProfiBus, ASiBus
Experience with thermal imaging equipment to detect early failures
Experience with AC drives (set-up, programming, faults)
Benefits & Perks
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starting on day oneAccess to up to 50% of paycheck based on hours worked before payday18 paid time off (PTO) days annually and 6 company holidays6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings PlanEmployee discounts, parental leave, and other benefitsSafety shoes provided where applicable