Experienced Maintenance Technician

 Work Location Type: Onsite 

As a leading industrial distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom, We Keep The World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. With 2023 sales of $16.5 billion, we’re dedicated to providing value for customers, fostering an engaging culture for team members and driving strong financial results.

Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. As a 2024 Glassdoor Best Place to Work and a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, we’re looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry over our next 100 years.

Join our team in Minooka, Illinois We're located at  701 Grainger Way Minooka, IL 60447, off of I-80W W. We are over 1 million sq. ft. automated facility searching for experienced technicians.

Shift: 3rd Shift

• Pay starting at $25/hr or greater depending on experience +$1.00 shift differential. Day one benefits.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, home & auto insurance plans
• Blue Cross Blue Shield for health coverage and Cigna dental coverage
• EyeMed Vision
• 401(k) Company Contribution of 6% each pay period
• 18 paid days off and 6 paid Company Holidays
• Parental leave
• Charity matching 3:1
• Grainger product discounts and free shipping to team members' homes
• Safety shoes provided each year
• Tools and uniforms provided
• Ongoing developmental program

As a DC Tech Level II, your primary responsibilities are to complete preventative maintenance tasks and routine repairs on the automated material handling system components of the Distribution Center. You will report directly to your supervisor.

• Perform preventative maintenance and general repair tasks on conveyors, sorters, shuttles, and related automated material handling assets.
• Respond to calls for assistance with building issues, conveyor jams or shutdowns and other facility issues.
• Complete assigned projects to support Operations Departments.
• Perform general building repairs including cranes, drill presses, stand grinders, welding equipment, presses (hydraulic/pnuematic), jacks, jack stands, band saws and other pieces of equipment.
• Use CMMS to enter daily maintenance activities.
• Work with contractors, service providers and other Facilities personnel.
• Operate all automated material handling and mobile equipment within the Distribution Center.
• Maintain all PIE fleet and associate assets, including picking cars, batteries, battery changing equipment, etc.
• Help with complex repairs and projects on automated material handling systems.

Position Requirements:

• 1 or more years of building and equipment maintenance experience.
• Experience with Microsoft and Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) programs.
• Knowledge and application of safe work practices, including LOTO standards.
• The physical requirements for this position include frequently lifting, pushing, and sliding packages that typically weigh up to 50 lbs., and may have to occasionally lift up to 75lbs.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and pnuematic concepts.
• Experience using electrical multi-meters, hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, calipers, guages, etc.
• Interpret MEP (Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing) drawings and schematics.

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.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment.  With this in mind, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.