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Job Title: Maintenance Technician 
Type: Contract (Potential to Convert to Full-Time)
Start Date: ASAP
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

Position summary

Seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician with strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience to support a highly automated warehouse and finished product packaging operation. This role is responsible for maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing automated equipment to maximize uptime, efficiency, and reliability in product preparation and shipping processes.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience working with motors, drives, servo systems, sensors, and PLC-controlled equipment. Experience with Allen-Bradley platforms and PLC programming is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical and electrical issues on automated warehouse and packaging equipment

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on conveyors, sortation systems, packaging machinery, and robotic systems

• Maintain and troubleshoot:

  • AC and DC motors

  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and motor drives

  • Servo motors and servo drives

  • Industrial sensors (photoeyes, proximity switches, encoders, etc.)

  • Control panels and electrical circuits

• Support troubleshooting and system diagnostics involving Allen-Bradley PLC systems

• Modify or assist with PLC programming when required

• Interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and mechanical drawings

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing downtime and increasing equipment reliability

• Document maintenance activities and maintain accurate equipment history records

• Follow all safety policies, including proper lockout/tagout procedures

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or certification preferred

• Minimum of three years of industrial maintenance experience in automated manufacturing, distribution, or warehouse environments

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills

• Experience working with:

  • Motors and gearboxes

  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

  • Servo systems

  • Industrial sensors and control devices

  • Automated conveyor systems

• Working knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLC systems

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings

• Proficiency using electrical meters and diagnostic tools

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently

Work environment

• Fast-paced, highly automated warehouse setting

• Exposure to moving mechanical equipment and energized electrical systems

• Physical requirements may include standing, bending, lifting, and working at elevated heights

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