Transitioning Military Service Members, Maintenance Technician

Chewy - Mount Juliet, TN

Full-time - Entry Level

Mount Juliet, TN

1,001-5,000 employees

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

About the position

Chewy is seeking passionate and self-motivated Transitioning Military Service Members to join their Maintenance team. This role focuses on maintaining and troubleshooting all electrical and mechanical aspects of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) on site, ensuring efficient operations in a fast-paced e-commerce environment. The position offers an opportunity for personal growth and career success while contributing to the company's mission of taking care of pets and their owners.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot all electrical and mechanical aspects of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) on site, including conveyor systems, sortation systems, and compactors/balers.
• Adjust scanners, cameras, scales, and printer applicators (PANDA).
• 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, encoders, etc.
• Assist with basic electronics/Programmable Logic Controls troubleshooting.
• Utilize handheld devices or desktop PC 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

• Military maintenance experience, serving as enlisted or commissioned.
• Proven experience of effectively managing groups of 10 or more team members.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical and problem-solving skills at the tactical level.
• Ability to effectively operate both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong maintenance skills, specifically in conveyor and electrical.
• Flexibility to work NIGHTS and/or WEEKENDS.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for up to 10 hours daily.
• PC competency and ability to use handheld devices.
• Familiar with wiring diagrams, symbols, and electrical measuring.

Nice-to-haves

• Certifications in any Maintenance field.
• Unwavering curiosity, a bias for action, and will to climb up the 'chain of command'.
• A passion for winning and an understanding that you can always do better.
• Proven track record to look for solutions in non-traditional ways.
• Ability to work with shifting deadlines in a fast-paced, high volume environment.