Technician III - 1st Shift

Dollar Tree•Joliet, IL

1d•$32•Onsite

About The Position

As a Maintenance Technician III at Dollar Tree’s Distribution Center, you’ll serve as a multi-skilled technical subject matter expert, ensuring high equipment availability rates. You’ll perform preventive and predictive maintenance, troubleshoot complex issues, and collaborate with peers and contractors to maintain operational efficiency.

Requirements

4+ years of experience in mechanical or electrical maintenance, including industrial or automated equipment
Excellent PC competency, including the ability to use mobile apps on handheld devices
Strong knowledge of wiring diagrams, symbols, and electrical measuring techniques
Experience with preventive/predictive maintenance, blueprint/schematic reading, work order management, industrial electrical, controls, and electronics
Experience with PLC programming, industrial networks, and automated material handling equipment
Strong communication, problem-solving, quality-conscious, reliable, safety-conscious, and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Degree from a technical or community college, or accredited industrial maintenance certifications (PLCs, Industrial Networks, Machine Logic, Robotics) with a focus in mechanical/electrical fields

Responsibilities

Maintain and troubleshoot electrical/mechanical aspects of Material Handling Equipment (MHE), including conveyors, sortation, robotics, and Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS)
Control and adjust scanners, cameras, scales, printer applicators, and mechanical components such as belts, chains, cables, guides, bearings, rollers, and pulleys
Install, maintain, and troubleshoot relay logic, ladder diagrams, PLC programs, sensors, motor starters, relays, solenoids, Servo drives, frequency inverters, and encoders
Conduct maintenance and higher-level troubleshooting of any robot type
Troubleshoot power distribution systems, branch circuits, lighting systems, transformers, and wiring methods up to 480V
Develop and execute work plans for emergency repair of critical assets
Proficiently utilize CMMS to retrieve and complete work orders, ensuring parts are properly withdrawn and accounted for
Configure and adjust PLC parameters and components
Conduct Root Cause Analysis for equipment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
Monitor all aspects of the worksite, performing inspections, calibrations, and preventive maintenance
Work closely with other maintenance technicians, building leaders, and specialty contractors to optimize equipment performance
Maintain positive working relationships across all levels of the organization
Follow all safety procedures, including Lock Out/Tag Out, Arc Flash, and PPE usage, to ensure a safe work environment
Perform physically demanding work, including standing/walking 10–12 hours, navigating ladders, gangways, platforms, and lifting items up to 49 lbs