DC Maintenance Tech I

The qualified individual will perform the daily activities of the maintenance staff and be engaged in repairs and maintenance of all material handling equipment and facilities to meet operational and facility needs. This position may require shift flexibility.  The successful candidate must be able to work any assigned shift. 

• Key responsibility of providing electrical support for both facilities related items as well as operations level material handling systems and any other critical path electrical support. 
• Serve as a leader in all maintenance troubleshooting activities including electrical, communication issues, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic maintenance, HVAC, lighting and repair of MHE and conveyors. 
• Participate in and mentor others in analyzing defects and failures in the above-referenced areas and ensure resolution with minimal disruption to daily operation of material handling systems and facility needs. 
• Independently and as part of a team, work closely with operations staff on problems associated with material handling equipment and building facility needs.  Assess downtime requirements as necessary and establish acceptable resolutions to problems by working with the operations group to reduce impact of downtime. 
• Assess preventative maintenance needs, schedule, and participate in preventative maintenance on material handling and facilities equipment per provided schedule. 
• Evaluate and mentor others in assessing equipment, processes, operations, and assembly to determine time or quality revisions and suggest improvement. 
• Lead in team building at all levels within the distribution environment. 
• Practice and teach safe work practices to prevent accidents. 
• Serve as a leader in establishing additional duties and responsibilities as required to meet the established goals of the facility. 

• Mechanical inclination
• Electrical experience a plus, but not required
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Autonomous work ethic
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• Computer literacy 
• Ability to be part of a team, and be a team player as you grow
• Ability to retain knowledge

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact myHRSupport@knitwellgroup.com. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.