Company Overview: Fidus Global is a warehouse automation and controls and software engineering firm that focuses on providing open architecture solutions to enhance operational efficiency and flexibility for material handling systems. Our purpose is to assist our customers in solving problems via expert automation design all the way through execution and service.
Position Summary: The Maintenance Technician III will lead other technicians in the installation and repair of all conveyance and distribution equipment. They will support the maintenance team by designing solutions for difficult problems and coordinating projects, and will support training and mentoring of technicians, including contract technicians.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the Maintenance team responsible for performing routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on conveyors and other parts-moving equipment at customer sites to ensure they are operating efficiently and safely.
- Work in a hands-on manner and demonstrate SME (Subject Matter Expert) levels of knowledge on all MHE (Material Handling Equipment) in the building.
- Maintain and troubleshoot building conveyor systems and take appropriate steps to solve them.
- Install, maintain, and troubleshoot monitoring equipment.
- Create and implement effective solutions for electrical and mechanical problems related to material handling equipment which includes belts, motors, photo-eyes, relays, and more.
- Handle and audit preventative maintenance procedures.
- Identify and initiate opportunities for process improvement and cost savings in maintenance activities.
- Develop work plans for emergency repair of critical assets.
- Handle work orders with detailed supporting data.
- Develop training plans for technicians.
- Provide mentorship to other technicians.
- Assist in the scheduling of PM’s
- Help ensure Maintenance team is knowledgeable about safety procedures and always following appropriately.
- Utilize CMMS system for labor and material tracking
- Manage outside vendors and contractors.
- Maintain positive working relationships with all teams and stakeholders within buildings.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Multi skilled in both electrical and mechanical disciplines with relevant experience in automation or complex MHE environments.
- Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.
- Strong knowledge of conveyors and other warehouse parts-moving equipment.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Solid leadership ability and/or potential.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Proven capacity to learn and apply new skills rapidly
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent, vocational, or technical training in maintenance or a related field.is preferred.
- Requires a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience as a Maintenance Technician or similar role.
- Experience of multi-contractor management.
- Experience in a multi-site environment.
Physical Requirements:
- Move up to 75 pounds of various shaped and sized loads.
- Be able to effectively use all hand tools and equipment required for the position for the duration of the shift. Some tools require repetitive motions.
- Sit at a desk for prolonged periods, at times the entirety of the shift.
- Stand and walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Climb up stairs and ladders of tall heights at times over 100 feet tall.
- Abie to work in tight and confined spaces.
- Able to climb over crossovers while product is moving.
- Be prepared to work nights and weekends as needed.
Job Location: Job is in Dallas, Texas. Occasional travel may be required.
Hours/Shift: The shift for this position is: Friday-Monday1:00PM-11:30PM. Candidates must be willing and able to work this shift to be considered for the role.
Salary: $35.00 per hour
Expected Hours: No less than 40 hours per week
Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilizing external 3rd party recruitment agencies for this search. Should those needs change, we will seek your assistance directly.
Fidus Global LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include background screening, reference checks, employment verifications, and / or skills assessments.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Will you need sponsorship now or in the future to work in the U.S?
- Do you have any experience working on conveyors? If so, please summarize your experience.
- What is your personal email address?
- Do you understand that this is a weekend shift. Are you OK working a weekend shift?
Ability to Commute:
- Dallas, TX 75241 (Required)
Work Location: In person
