Facilities Maintenance Technician

Abacus is looking to hire a Facilities Maintenance Technician in Northeast, MD.

Role Summary:

The Facilities Tech III is responsible for performing, independently or with minimal guidance, audits, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of automated material handling system components within the Fulfillment Center. The tech represents and follows outlined company guidelines for general work practices and performs assigned duties in accordance with proper safe work practices. The Facilities Tech III takes the initiative to coordinate maintenance activities to ensure the safe and satisfactory completion of all tasks. The Facilities Tech III serves as a lead troubleshooter and provides onsite technical skills; therefore, the Facilities Tech III must have a thorough understanding of the product flow and operational goals to effectively support the Fulfillment Operations.

Responsibilities:

• Assists other Technicians and/or Mechanics in the repair and maintenance of equipment Diagnoses mechanical and electrical problems using technical drawings and diagnostic tools.
• Responsible for performing, independently or with minimal guidance, audits, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of automated material handling system components within the Fulfillment Center.
• Must have experience with 3 phase systems up to 480VAC including repair, installation, and maintenance.
• Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment according to safety and quality procedures.
• Troubleshoots Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and external Input/output (I/O) devices.
• Provides resolutions to mechanical, technical/controls issues.
• Troubleshoots and repairs key components for the Fulfillment Center
• Participates in cleaning the conveyor systems and maintenance area as appropriate.
• Completes work orders, other written or computer-based documents according to established procedures.
• Working at heights of 40ft or more will be required.
• Assist with developing plans on how to accomplish department goals.
• Must be willing and able to be certified on powered industrial equipment.
• Maintains inventory of company supplied tools.
• Performs general facility maintenance such as light bulb replacement, office furniture relocation, plumbing, electrical repairs, etc.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• AAS in an Engineering related field or will consider experience in lieu of degree including military service.
• 5-10 years of related experience in mechanical troubleshooting, technical troubleshooting, maintenance and/or installation is required.
• Strong electrical background, knowledge of low voltage controls and PLC. Required prior experience and/or working knowledge of:
• Conveyor and/or sortation
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting Solid electrical troubleshooting Solid controls troubleshooting
• Preventative/predictive maintenance Modification and upgrade support Installation
• Must possess the capability to walk or stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Must be able to push or pull carts of up to 200 pounds.
• Must be able to climb stairs.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel and grasp products.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certificate(s)/License(s) in related fields such as Journeymen or Master Electrician, CMRP and/or CMRT, etc.
• CMMS experience.
• Preferred prior experience and/or working Knowledge of Allen Bradley and/or Siemens products.
• Network troubleshooting a plus.
• Proficient with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Experience working with and managing outside vendors, customers, and business partners.
• Prior working knowledge of current building vendors, software, platforms, and systems desired
• Previous industry-based experience.

$30/hour