Technician I

Maintenance Technician

Branch out with a warehouse career at Family Dollar in Maquoketa, IA!

We are looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our amazing warehouse team! Join us - You'll be proud to work for a successful, stable, growing Fortune 135 Company that is 100% committed to the safety of its Associates, helps families live lives better, and serves our communities in this time of need.

General Summary:

Performs preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, troubleshoots conveyors, building equipment, machinery and electrical/controls systems in the Distribution Center.

Essential Job Functions:

• Follows set safety procedures and guidelines to maximize personal safety and safety of the DC associates.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment (e.g., lift trucks, pneumatic systems, material handling equipment, hydraulic equipment, dock equipment, electronic and electrical equipment, etc.) according to procedures.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex electrical/electronic problems with equipment, networks, logic controls, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Motor Drives (Servo and VFD) and external Input / Output (I/O) devices where the repair is not immediately visible or obvious.
• Diagnose electrical problems using technical drawings (e.g., blueprints, electronic/mechanical schematics) and diagnostic tools (e.g. multi-meter, laptop).
• Assist other maintenance technicians in the repair and maintenance of equipment.
• Initiates and implements new procedures and creates designs to keep present equipment/systems operating at 100% efficiency.
• Develops knowledge base of different systems within the Distribution Center.
• Maintains an organized work area and promotes a safe working environment with the Maintenance department.
• Communicate with individuals or groups verbally and/or in writing (e.g. customers, suppliers, associates) to minimize downtime of equipment.
• Complete work orders, records, logs and other written or computer-based documents according to established procedures.
• Operate material handling equipment, battery equipment, moving machinery, and other powered equipment.
• Makes sure workmanship is of highest quality.

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements:

• Coursework or certification in electronic technology and 2 years industrial maintenance experience specializing in electronic technology (including troubleshooting and repairing automated equipment) OR 3 years industrial maintenance experience specializing in electronic technology (including troubleshooting and repairing automated equipment)
• PLC/PC program knowledge and troubleshooting experience
• Industrial electrical hands-on experience and troubleshooting, including 480V 3-phase, 110 VAC, and 24 VDC systems
• Advanced troubleshooting skills with PCs and industrial controls devices/networking
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, relating technical issues to business leadership
• Team Member will perform shift work and must be willing to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Both Associate's Degree in electronic technology and 2 years industrial maintenance experience specializing in electronic technology (including troubleshooting and repairing automated equipment)

Physical Requirements:

These are physical and mental requirements of the position as it is typically performed. Inability to meet one or more of these physical or mental requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position. Upon request for a reasonable accommodation, the Company may be able to adjust or excuse one or more of these requirements, depending on the requirement, the essential functions to which it relates, and the proposed accommodation.

Our warehouse benefit package is one of the best in the industry!

• Competitive health care package and basic life premiums for full-time associates!
• Additional benefits include dental, vision, voluntary life insurance, short and long term disability, flexible spending accounts, 401(k), annual merit increases, discounted stock purchase plan, primary care giver, parental leaves, daily pay, and employee assistance program.