Maintenance Technician
Pay $32 - $36 Hourly
1st, 2nd & 3rd Shift
Capstone is a North American supply chain solutions partner with more than 650 operating locations, 19,000 associates, and 60,000 carriers. We have capabilities in freight management, warehouse and distribution center support, last-mile delivery, supply chain analytics, and optimization, and more. Our integrated, end-to-end logistics solutions uniquely position us to help partners reduce warehousing and transportation costs.
JOB SUMMARY:
This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and supporting automated warehouse equipment and material handling systems to maximize equipment uptime, safety, and operational efficiency.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Responsibilities:
General Maintenance:
- Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
- Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
- Inspect or test damaged machine parts and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs.
- Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures.
- Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.
- Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
- Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
- Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
- Set up and operate machines and adjust controls to regulate operations.
- Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment.
- Inventory and requisition machine parts, equipment, and other supplies so that stock can be maintained and replenished.
- Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage, using cranes, hoists, or dollies.
- Collect and discard worn machine parts to maintain machinery and work areas.
- Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment.
- Coordinate with vendors and manage Purchase Orders for maintenance/repair activities.
- Perform hands-on maintenance and troubleshooting of automated case-handling, palletizing, and depalletizing systems. Vertique/System Logistics equipment experience strongly preferred.
- Support and troubleshoot AGV/LGV fleet operations, including E80 Group (Elettric80) laser-guided vehicles, with experience related to navigation systems, battery/charging systems, and safety scanner troubleshooting.
- Diagnose and resolve automation equipment issues involving PLC-driven controls, servo motors, VFDs/drives, conveyors, and robotic systems.
- Interpret electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic schematics and utilize fault codes from automation HMI or SCADA interfaces to troubleshoot equipment issues.
- Partner with OEM field service technicians and coordinate vendor support, Purchase Orders, warranty claims, and equipment repair activities.
MHE:
- Conduct regular inspections of MHE, such as forklifts, conveyor systems, and pallet jacks.
- Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.
- Repair or replace faulty components.
- Test repaired equipment to ensure proper functionality.
- Ensure that all MHE is maintained to safety standards.
- Troubleshoot equipment failures, provide root cause analysis, research potential warranty and repeat failures for continuous improvement.
- Coordinate with vendors and manage Purchase Orders for maintenance/repair activities.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automated warehouse systems within a high-throughput distribution, warehouse, beverage, or CPG environment.
- Apply basic electrical troubleshooting skills on low- and medium-voltage systems while following established lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
Required/Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience maintaining and troubleshooting automated material handling systems in a high-throughput distribution, warehouse, beverage, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) environment preferred.
- Familiarity with PLC-driven controls, servo motors, VFDs/drives, conveyor systems, robotic diagnostics, and automated equipment troubleshooting.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic schematics and troubleshoot equipment through HMI/SCADA interfaces.
- Experience partnering with OEM field service technicians and managing vendor Purchase Order and warranty workflows.
- Relevant certifications a plus, including OSHA 10/30, forklift/MHE operation, or manufacturer-specific automation training.
- Lockout/tagout proficiency and demonstrated commitment to safe maintenance practices.
Performs additional responsibilities as assigned.
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