Maintenance Technician I

$65,000 - $73,320/Yr

Target - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Chicago, IL

General Merchandise Retailers

About the position

As a Maintenance Technician I at Target, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing automated material handling and facility equipment to ensure high equipment availability rates. This entry-level position offers the opportunity for promotion to Maintenance Technician II by demonstrating proficiency in required skills. You will work collaboratively with other mechanics and engineers to troubleshoot equipment issues and perform preventive maintenance, contributing to the efficient operation of the supply chain facility.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and perform basic troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical aspects of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) on site, including conveyor systems, sortation, scales, and printer applicators.
• Demonstrate mechanical proficiency for hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and AC/DC electrical motors and drives.
• Adjust, reset, repair, or replace adjustable components (belts, chains, cables) and wearing components (guides, bearings, wheels, rollers, pulleys).
• Maintain and troubleshoot motors, photo eyes, relays, proximity sensors, solenoids, motor starters, tachometers, encoders, etc.
• Clean, lubricate, and calibrate equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on facility equipment (i.e. Powered Industrial Trucks, HVAC, air compressors and dryers, and balers).
• Perform basic electrical maintenance and simple repair/replace of various electrical circuits and related electronic equipment, using tools such as multi-meters and infrared thermometers.
• Read and understand basic electrical and electronic schematics.
• 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Possess or ability to obtain a valid driver's license.
• Basic PC competency and ability to use mobile apps on handheld devices.
• Familiar with simple wiring diagrams, symbols, and electrical measuring.
• Experience in work order management and preventive/predictive maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of commonly used industrial tools, basic carpentry and plumbing, basic blueprint and schematic reading, basic AC/DC electrical and electronic principles, and basic metal fabrication and welding.

Nice-to-haves

• 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 Programmable Logic Control (PLC) programs and Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs).
• Ability to troubleshoot basic Input/Output functions.
• Experience with robotic operation/maintenance.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick time