Harbor Freight Tools
Joliet, Illinois

Multi-Skill Maintenance Technician

Onsite$85,280/yrPosted 3 days ago

Job details

Location
Joliet, Illinois
Work type
Onsite
Compensation
$85,280/yr
Posted
3 days ago
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About this role

Job Description

The Maintenance Multi-Skill Technician supports the Electrical Systems Engineer by performing hands on maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of conveyance, automation, and facility equipment. This role ensures system reliability, assists with PLC related tasks under guidance, and contributes to process improvements that enhance operational efficiency across the facility.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Perform mechanical, electrical, and controls troubleshooting on conveyance and automation equipment. 
  • Support Electrical Systems Engineer with PLC related tasks such as verifying I/O, assisting with logic testing, and documenting code changes.  
  • Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on motors, sensors, VFDs, conveyors, robotics interfaces, and related systems.         
  • Identify recurring equipment issues and provide detailed feedback to the SYSOPS Engineer for root cause analysis and system optimization.        
  • Assist in implementing automation upgrades, equipment modifications, and process improvements.    
  • Maintain accurate documentation, including work orders, downtime logs, and equipment performance notes.         
  • Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations.       
  • Follow all OSHA, NFPA 70E, and facility safety standards while performing maintenance tasks.         
  • Support vendor technicians during onsite service visits and participate in equipment commissioning activities.            
Scope
  • Staff supervision and development:  No
  • Decision making: 
    • The Maintenance Multi Skill Technician plays a key role in supporting facility automation and ensuring reliable conveyance operations. This role impacts business operations by:
    • Resolving problems: Troubleshooting equipment failures and assisting in diagnosing automation issues.
    • Providing data for decision support: Documenting equipment performance, downtime causes, and maintenance findings in partnership with the Electrical Systems Engineer.
    • Supporting process improvements: Implementing standardized procedures and providing feedback to enhance system reliability.
    • Collaborating with vendors and internal teams: Assisting with equipment installations, upgrades, and technical evaluations.
    • Participating in operational planning: Offering insights into equipment condition and maintenance needs to support automation strategies.
    • This role requires hands on work in the facility, limited travel for training or vendor support, and decision making authority related to equipment repairs and maintenance prioritization.
  • Travel: Up to 5%
  • Flex Designation: DC Based

The anticipated rate for this position is $41.00 per hour depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience. In addition, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits to Associates (and their families) such as early access to pay, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. Eligible Associates are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Associates will accrue paid time off up to 152 hours per year (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays). Paid sick time up to 64 hours per year unless otherwise required by law.

About Harbor Freight Tools

Harbor Freight Tools
Joliet, Illinois