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Maintenance Technician III

Grainger, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101

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About Grainger W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. Grainger keeps the world working by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. In 2024 the company reported revenue of $17.2 billion.

Work Location Onsite – Kansas City, MO at 11200 E. 210 Highway. 3rd shift – 9:00 pm to 7:30 am Monday through Thursday.

Compensation This position is hourly. Base pay range: $28.23–$42.31 per hour.

Rewards and Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starts on day one of employment.

Access to up to 50% of your paycheck based on hours worked before payday.

18 paid time off days annually for full‑time employees and 6 company holidays per year.

6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.

Employee discounts, parental leave, and other benefits.

Safety shoes provided (where applicable).

Position Overview We’re searching for a highly experienced Facilities Technician for 3rd shift – 9:00 pm to 7:30 am Monday through Thursday.

Responsibilities

Complete preventive maintenance tasks and routine repairs on automated material handling system components to support distribution center goals.

Report to a Facilities Supervisor.

Additional Responsibilities

Respond to system issues involving conveyors, PIE, sortation and controls (EMS, WCS, Sort Director, EWM, hardware, and software).

Basic troubleshooting, diagnostics and repair of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and control system components of the conveyor system and building components, including PLCs, DC drivers, AC invertors, linear motors, VFDs, encoders, scanners, power distribution, communication systems, computer‑controlled building systems, conveyor systems and CMMS.

Act as subject matter expert for conveyors, cross‑belt system, Dematic Multi Shuttle System/Goods to Person System.

Operate all material handling and mobile equipment within the distribution center.

Work at heights and in unusual positions.

Available for a 24‑hour on‑call rotation.

Apply safe work practices, lockout/tagout (LOTO) standards and Arc Flash.

Follow codes such as NEC, BOCA and UBC, MSDS and OSHA.

Design, implement and document PLC programming changes to automated equipment when authorized.

Troubleshoot and implement changes to I/O device networks such as Probus, Data Highway and CanBus.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

5+ years of building and equipment maintenance with at least two years maintaining Dematic or similar conveyor systems.

2+ years experience with AC drives (set‑up, programming, faults).

Familiarity with Microsoft Office and CMMS programs.

Experience with power distribution, power generation, control circuits, electrical test equipment, hand tools, power tools, calipers and gauges.

Ability to read and interpret mechanical/electrical/plumbing drawings and schematics.

Can frequently lift, push and slide packages typically weighing 50–75 lb.

Successful completion of maintenance skill evaluation.

Equal Employment Opportunity We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Reasonable Accommodations We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout employment. If you need an accommodation, please let us know so we can provide appropriate assistance.

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Retail Office Equipment

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