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Job Level
Grade 40
Supervisor
Yes
Level
Professional
What's the Short Version?
The Maintenance Engineer assesses mechanical, pneumatic and electronic controls as needed to optimize operations, material handling systems and overall building conditions in SanMar distribution centers. These services include oversight of building maintenance, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair/replace, parts management and related vendor-involved interactions. The position requires working understanding of user interfaces, electronic controls and components related to conveyance and production-related automated systems. This role works closely with the Distribution Systems Technology and Solutions teams, DC leadership, and Material Handling services vendors and integrators to ensure solutions are maximized for stability, scale and performance. This role may supervise Facilities employees in the DC.
This role is local to a SanMar distribution center, with potential for travel to support additional sites, train new technicians and DC staff, as well as to support Material Handling Equipment (MHE) and automation rollouts.
What Will You Be Doing?
- Maintain facility systems including conveyors and related control systems (photo eyes, solenoids, light beacons, scanners, cameras, variable frequency drives, etc.).
- Replace and repair bearings, rollers, bands, conveyor belts, gear box, motors, air valves, lace and track conveyor belts.
- May supervise Facilities employees in DC; direct work and provide training as needed.
- Review schematics and troubleshoot basic panel indicators; utilize manuals to troubleshoot scanners, ez-logic, VFD's, encoders, print and apply solutions.
- Review HMI reporting, clear jams (power down, lock-out, etc.) and fault conditions (motor overload, e-stop, power supply faults, etc.).
- Work closely with IT and DSaP staff, DC staff and Vendor Support/Service providers to diagnose and address concerns; communicate status and resolutions appropriately.
- Work closely with DC staff to train on MHE, loading, unloading, processes, orientation, quality control, and rates.
- Define and execute training programs for maintenance personnel and operators; create quality documentation on system functionality; preventive maintenance programs including maintaining an inventory of spare parts and managing warranty related replace/repair; issues and system log tracking.
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulatory requirements; maintain all required HAZMAT records including maintenance.
- Respond to management and internal customer inquiries; research and resolve problems related to a facility's operational issues.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all policies and standards.
What Are We Looking For?
- Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline or equivalent experience with industrial equipment
- 1-3 years of relevant experience
- Experience maintaining conveyor belt systems
- May be required to complete and maintain SanMar's Lift Operator Certification every two years.
- Demonstrated ability and flexibility to quickly and constructively adapt to change in the work environment
- Customer service functional and/or technical support experience
- Ability to work cooperatively with all levels of individuals across the company
- Take initiative to identify and anticipate department needs and make recommendations for implementation.
- Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume environment while meeting deadlines.
- Responsive to employee needs, including professionalism, respect and consideration of others.
- Ability to build strong, positive rapport with associates in a team environment; ability to lead through personal example that communicates integrity, core values, and consistency in decision-making.
- Ability to travel as needed to support SanMar distribution network
- Flexible with schedule, able to provide off-hours support either remotely, or onsite, as needed
What's Our Offer?
Bonus: You`ll be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus up to 10% of base salary.
Paid Time Off: You`ll accrue paid time off on a bi-weekly basis based on hours worked up to 152 hours per year to start. Employees also receive 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.
Additional Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle
- Life insurance
- Short/long-term disability coverage
- Paid maternity/paternity leave
- Pet insurance
What Should You Expect?
DC Warehouse (Equipment): While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 60 pounds. The employee operates powered equipment requiring use of both hands as well as full range of motion of the neck, head and back. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, grasp and perform repetitive hand, wrist and arm motions. The employee is frequently required to climb stairs, kneel/squat, bend and carry. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee may be required to wear a headset covering one or both ears. Employee will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment such as a protective harness while operating equipment. Basic English literacy is required for operation of machines and necessary daily paperwork. Work environment is moderately noisy. The employee is occasionally required to work near conveyor systems. There is exposure to dust and changes in weather conditions. Work is performed under typical warehouse conditions. Potential hazards exist with regard to machinery such as forklifts, pallet jacks, mechanized systems, etc. Work environment is hectic and fast-paced. The employee is regularly exposed to ambient lighting and can be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold including climates consistent with outside weather conditions.
Why Work at SanMar?
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. They bring their talent, passion and dedication to work with them every day. Their hard work inspires us and gives us purpose. We love working here together.
Whether you work in our headquarters, from your home or in one of our distribution centers across North America, we believe that investing in you is just the right thing to do. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health and well-being, life balance, career growth and (eventually) retirement.
SanMar works with brands you already know, like Nike, The North Face and Brooks Brothers, as well as providing industry-leading private label apparel and accessories. Our people come to work excited to do their part, providing clothing that helps people feel that they're a part of something special.
Here's your chance to be a part of this story. If you're ready to work in a place where your participation matters and your growth is a priority, we're ready for you.
SanMar is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Whoever you are, wherever you're from, whoever you love or follow in faith, whatever your disability or superpower status, whichever ethnicity or gender you identify with, you are welcome at SanMar.
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