Maintenance Technician III

Company Overview

Grainger is a broad line, business-to-business distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) supplies and other related products and services. More than 3.2 million businesses and institutions worldwide rely on Grainger for products such as safety gloves, ladders, motors and janitorial supplies, along with services like inventory management and technical support. These customers represent a broad collection of industries including commercial, government, healthcare and manufacturing. They place orders online, on mobile devices, through sales representatives, over the phone and at local branches. Approximately 5,000 suppliers provide Grainger with more than 1.6 million products stocked in Grainger’s distribution centers and branches worldwide.

Position Overview

Join our team in Kansas City at 11200 E-MO 210 Highway! We’re searching for a highly experienced Facilities Technician for First Shift - 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM - Monday through Friday.  With benefits starting day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs. Enjoy pay starting at $31.19 / hr. and check out some of the rewards available to you with Grainger:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, home & auto insurance plans
• 401(k) Company Contribution of 6% each pay period
• 18 paid days off and 6 paid Company Holidays
• Employee discounts, parental leave, 3:1 charitable donation matching and tuition reimbursement
• Grainger product discounts and free shipping to team members' homes
• Safety shoes provided annually
• Tools and uniform provided

Responsibilities  

Maintenance Technicians complete preventive maintenance tasks and routine repairs on automated material handling system components to support the goals of the Distribution Center. You will report to a Facilities Supervisor.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Respond to system issues involving conveyors, PIE, sortation and controls (EMS, WCS, Sort Director, EWM, Hardware, and Software)
• Basic troubleshooting/diagnostic and repair of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and control system components of the conveyor system and building components, including PLCs, DC drivers, AC invertors, linear motors, VFDs, encoders, scanners, power distribution, communication systems, computer-controlled building systems, conveyor systems and maintenance management system (CMMS)
• Be a subject matter expert for conveyors, cross belt system, Dematic Multi Shuttle System/Goods to Person System
• Operate all material handling and mobile equipment within the Distribution Center
• Work at heights and in unusual positions
• Must be available for 24-hour on-call rotation
• Knowledge and application of safe work practices, lockout/tagout (LOTO) standards and Arc Flash
• Follow codes, such as the NEC, BOCA and UBC, MSDS and OSHA
• Design, implement, and document PLC (Siemens, Allen Bradley) programming changes to automated equipment when authorized
• Troubleshoot, and implement changes to I/O device networks such as Probus, Data Highway, and CanBus
   

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of building and equipment maintenance with two years maintaining Dematic or similar conveyor systems
• 2+ years of experience with AC drives (set-up, programming, faults)
• Familiarity with Microsoft and CMMS programs
• Experience with power distribution, power generation, control circuits, electrical test equipment, hand tools, power tools, calipers, and gauges
• Experience reading and interpreting Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing (MEO) drawings and schematics
• Can frequently lift, push, and slide packages typically weighing 50-75lbs.
• Successful completion of Maintenance skill evaluation

Work Environment

• Must be able to tolerate an environment with exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust and work around
  moving equipment – often times while working in uncomfortable positions at an elevated height.
• This position reports directly to the Facility Supervisor and takes direction from Maintenance Team Lead. Also has regular interaction with distribution center associates, managers, other Grainger employees, vendors, contractors and service providers.

DE&I Statement

Grainger is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.