Maintenance Technician 1 - Regional Distribution Center - Tifton, Ga

Target Target · Retail · Tifton, GA

This role is for a Maintenance Technician 1 at a Target Distribution Center. The primary responsibility is to maintain and repair automated material handling and facility equipment, ensuring high availability rates through preventive and predictive maintenance. The role involves troubleshooting breakdowns, performing basic electrical and mechanical maintenance, and using asset management systems. It is an entry-level position with potential for promotion.

What you'd actually do

  1. 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
  2. Perform preventative maintenance on facility equipment (i.e. Powered Industrial Trucks, HVAC, air compressors and dryers, and balers)
  3. 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
  4. 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)
  5. Follow appropriate safety procedures and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while maintaining equipment (Lock Out/Tag Out, Arc Flash, etc.), and ensure a safe work environment by eliminating potential equipment safety hazards

Skills

Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Possesses and maintains a valid driver's license
  • Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical aspects of Material Handling Equipment (MHE)
  • Proficiency in hydraulic and pneumatic systems
  • Knowledge of AC/DC electrical motors and drives
  • Ability to adjust, reset, repair, or replace components (belts, chains, cables, guides, bearings, wheels, rollers, pulleys)
  • Ability to maintain and troubleshoot motors, photo eyes, relays, proximity sensors, solenoids, motor starters, tachometers, encoders
  • Ability to clean, lubricate, and calibrate equipment
  • Ability to use job plans, procedures, and manuals
  • Ability to perform preventative maintenance on facility equipment
  • Ability to perform basic electrical maintenance and repair/replace electrical circuits
  • Ability to use multi-meters and infrared thermometers
  • Ability to read and understand basic electrical and electronic schematics
  • Ability to utilize handheld devices and asset management system mobile apps
  • Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships
  • Ability to follow safety procedures and use PPE (Lock Out/Tag Out, Arc Flash)
  • Ability to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours
  • Ability to lift and move totes or cartons up to 49 pounds
  • Ability to climb ladders and work off platforms at heights

Nice to have

  • Experience with automated material handling equipment
  • Experience with conveyor systems, sortation, scales, and printer applicators
  • Experience with Powered Industrial Trucks, HVAC, air compressors and dryers, and balers
  • Experience with industrial ammonia refrigeration (F&B Only)