Maintenance Technician Trainee - Regional Distribution Center - Tifton, Ga

Target Target · Retail · Tifton, GA

Entry-level Maintenance Technician Trainee role focused on assisting with the maintenance and repair of automated material handling equipment in a distribution center. The role involves learning and developing skills in industrial maintenance, troubleshooting, and using work order systems, with a concurrent enrollment in a certificate or associate's degree program.

What you'd actually do

  1. Assist in repairing and maintaining material handling equipment and building systems by:
  2. Troubleshoot basic conveyance problems and understand resources needed to resolve them
  3. Use electrical test equipment to troubleshoot simple AC circuitry
  4. Utilize handheld devices and mobile apps to create and close Work Orders with appropriate data (labor hours, downtime, problem/cause/remedy, and parts used)
  5. Develop and maintain positive working relationships across all levels of the organization

Skills

Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Possesses and maintains a valid driver's license for state employed
  • Ability to work all days and shifts, including overtime
  • Basic PC competency and ability to use mobile apps
  • Previous experience in basic preventive/predictive maintenance, troubleshooting skills and repair methods
  • Previous experience or classwork in Mechanical and/or Electrical basic components
  • Understanding of safe use of power tools to include saws and drills
  • Ability to obtain and maintain enrollment in an approved certificate or degree program, resulting in earning the certificate or degree

Nice to have

  • Degree or certification from a vocational school or college with a focus in the Mechanical or Electrical field
  • Experience with automated conveyor systems and controls
  • Experience with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
  • Previous experience with basic metal and wood fabrication