Facility Technician – Afternoon Shift

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About the role

  • Facility Technician maintaining automated material handling and building assets for Grainger. Troubleshooting and repairing conveyors, building systems, and ensuring safe operational practices.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventive maintenance and repair tasks on conveyors, sorters, shuttles and related automated material handling assets.
  • Perform troubleshooting/diagnostics and repair of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and control system components of the conveyor system and building components, including but not limited to: PLCs AC/DC drives AC invertors Linear motors Print and apply VFDs Encoders Scanners Power distribution Communication systems (CAN, ASi, Profi, ethernet, etc.).
  • Responding to calls for assistance with building issues, conveyor jams or shut downs and other facility issues.
  • Complete assigned projects to support Operations Departments.
  • Perform general building repairs including plumbing, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and carpentry repairs.
  • Maintain shop equipment in working condition including cranes, drill presses, stand grinders, welding equipment, presses (hydraulic/pneumatic), jacks, jack stands, band saws and various other pieces of equipment.
  • General work area housekeeping and stock keeping responsibilities.
  • Utilization of CMMS to enter daily maintenance activities.
  • Ability to work independently on projects and work assignments.
  • Work with contractors, service providers and other Facilities personnel.
  • Ability to operate all automated material handling and mobile equipment within the Distribution Center.
  • Assisting with complex repairs and projects on automated material handling/conveyor system.
  • Communicate status of work-in-progress and completion estimate with team and management.
  • Remain current in training for LOTO, NFPA/NEC standards and other KPI, as required by policies.
  • Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

  • Technical degree preferred with focus on Electrical and Automated Systems.
  • Minimum of 5 years of building and equipment maintenance experience with two years or equivalent experience, maintaining automated conveyor systems.
  • Ability to understand and read directions and clearly communicate with others.
  • Capable of completing all company forms and paperwork.
  • Must possess intermediate computer skills, specifically regarding MS Outlook and Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) programs.
  • Knowledge and application of safe work practices, including LOTO standards.
  • Demonstrated ability to follow directions with acute attention to detail and high level of record keeping accuracy.
  • Demonstrated competency of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry and pneumatic concepts.
  • Skilled at using electrical multi-meters, hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, calipers, gauges, etc.
  • Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret MEP (Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing) drawings and schematics.
  • Strong understanding of power distribution and control circuits.
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair I/O device networks such as Profibus, Data Highway, ASiBus, Ethernet and CanBus.
  • Demonstrated ability to utilize computer-based monitoring equipment to diagnose automated material handling systems and building automation systems.
  • Demonstrated experienced with AC/DC drive set-up, programming and fault resolution.
  • Ability to develop skill sets through ongoing training in both formal and informal settings.
  • Demonstrated reliability/flexibility in regard to attendance.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
  • Paid time off (PTO) and up to 12 company holidays per year (dependent on home province)
  • Life insurance coverage, including spousal and dependent life insurance.
  • Employee Family Assistance Program to help team members with physical, emotional, mental, financial and other concerns
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan & Defined Contribution Pension Plan to help you save for your financial future
  • Educational & Professional Membership Fee Assistance program
  • Employee discounts, team member perks and more!

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$30 - $41 per hour

Degree requirement

Associate's Degree

Location requirements

OnsiteEdmontonCanada

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