Warehouse Maintenance Technician
Job DescriptionJob Description
Position Summary
The Warehouse Maintenance Technician will support the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of our Distribution Center (DC). This onsite role combines traditional mechanical and electrical maintenance with support for operational technology systems such as automated material handling equipment (MHE), control systems, sensors, networked equipment, and Warehouse Management System (WMS) interfaces.The Warehouse Maintenance Technician should be equally comfortable troubleshooting conveyor motor issues or a PLC fault code and thrives in a fast-paced, high-tech distribution environment
Essential Functions and Duties
Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance
• Perform routine and corrective minor maintenance including but not limited to conveyors, packaging systems, dock equipment, HVAC, lighting, and other facility infrastructure within the Warehouse.
• Troubleshoot and repair minor mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Conduct minor preventive maintenance (PMs) and inspections to ensure equipment uptime and longevity.
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and commissioning.
• Regularly inspect equipment to identify potential safety hazards and address them promptly.
• Work with external Vendors as needed to coordinate and perform major PMs on MHE systems, HVAC, Refrigeration etc.
• Maintain an inventory of spare parts for MHE including but not limited to conveyor systems, racking, power supplies etc.
Operational Technology Support
• Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot automated systems including PLCs, HMI terminals, barcode scanners, IoT devices, and control panels.
• Collaborate with IT and WMS teams to support interface issues between operational systems (e.g., conveyor controls and warehouse software).
• Support MHE systems including troubleshooting faults, performing resets, and updating system firmware/configurations as directed.
• Maintain documentation related to control system layouts, device IPs, network configurations, and schematics.
Required Knowledge:
• Basic understanding of electrical and control systems (e.g., PLCs, sensors, relays, Ethernet/IP).
• Familiarity with maintenance tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Familiarity with reading technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
• Knowledge of computers to operate effectively with Warehouse Management Systems, outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
Required Skills:
• Must be able to Operate material handling equipment i.e. forklifts, scissor lifts etc.
• Must have strong organizational skills
• Must have a detail and the proven ability to prioritize work
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills
• Must have the ability to work with limited supervision and as part of a team
• Sound decision-making abilities
• The position requires a broad and ongoing amount of discretionary decisions relative to planning, maintenance, product throughput efficiency, employee relations and database management.
• Strong interpersonal skills are required, as this position works closely with personnel from a variety of different areas within and outside the company.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
• Problem-solving and root cause analysis
• Technical curiosity and continuous learning
• Effective communication and teamwork
• Adaptability in fast-paced environments
• Safety-first mindset
Company DescriptionOnTrack Staffing – Since 2006 Passion. Pride. People.
OnTrack Staffing is a US-based staffing service with offices, OnTrack Onsite locations, and Clients throughout the nation.
For more than a decade, OnTrack has delivered cost-effective staffing solutions to both local businesses and Fortune 500 companies. Each member of our team is passionate and engaged. At the heart of every service we offer to clients and job seekers is a commitment: “Always provide the highest level of service.” You are our priority, and we want you to succeed.Company DescriptionOnTrack Staffing – Since 2006 Passion. Pride. People.\r\n\r\nOnTrack Staffing is a US-based staffing service with offices, OnTrack Onsite locations, and Clients throughout the nation.\r\n\r\nFor more than a decade, OnTrack has delivered cost-effective staffing solutions to both local businesses and Fortune 500 companies. Each member of our team is passionate and engaged. At the heart of every service we offer to clients and job seekers is a commitment: “Always provide the highest level of service.” You are our priority, and we want you to succeed.