CareerPlan

Maintenance Technician 1 - Upstream Distribution Center - DeKalb, IL

1111 Macom Dr, Dekalb,IL 60115-8709, USFull-time2026-11-01 → 2026-11-11
Based in United States

Core

Maintain and repair automated material handling and facility equipment to ensure high availability rates in a supply chain distribution center.

Role type

Entry-level maintenance technician (mechanical/electrical)

Builds

Automated conveyor systems, sortation equipment, facility HVAC, and industrial trucks

Domain

Logistics / Supply Chain / Industrial Automation

Required skills

Mechanical troubleshooting, electrical troubleshooting, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, AC/DC motors, preventive maintenance, basic carpentry, basic plumbing, blueprint reading, industrial controls, welding, metal fabrication

Preferred skills

PLC programming, HMI experience, robotic operation/maintenance, automated conveyor system experience, vocational degree in Mechanical/Electrical field, 2+ years apprenticeship

Technologies

PLC, HMI, multi-meters, infrared thermometers, asset management mobile apps

Responsibilities

Maintain and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical aspects of Material Handling Equipment (MHE), perform preventative maintenance on facility equipment, read and understand basic electrical schematics, operate Target owned vehicles for maintenance activities, create and close Work Orders using handheld devices, follow safety procedures including Lock Out/Tag Out

Seniority

Entry-level, promotion potential to Maintenance Technician 2