Maintenance Technician Trainee - Regional Distribution Center - Tifton, GA

Starting Hourly Rate $25.75 USD per hourPay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.About UsWorking at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.A role in Distribution and Receive Centers means being on the very front lines of getting product to the guest as fast as possible—a critical differentiator and one of the most essential functions within Logistics. Whether it’s through focusing on regional or upstream distribution centers or import warehouses, you’ll have a chance to positively impact thousands of fellow team members and Target guests worldwide.SkillsAn Engineering & Facilities Maintenance Technician Trainee (MTT) is an entry-level position into our industrial maintenance team, assisting in the installation, maintenance, and repair of automated material handling equipment and ensuring high equipment availability rates. You will be enrolled in an approved industry- recognized certificate or associate’s degree program while you work as a Technician Trainee. Your objective will be to learn and successfully demonstrate the skills for the Maintenance Technician 1 or 2, validated by a formal assessment. You will work with other Target service technicians and use preventive and predictive maintenance processes, rapidly repair equipment breakdowns, and quickly restore equipment to service to support the successful operation of the supply chain facility. A successful candidate in this role will:Assist in repairing and maintaining material handling equipment and building systems by:Tracking beltsResetting or replacing adjustable components (belts, chains, cables) and wearing components (guides, bearings, wheels, rollers, pulleys)Cleaning, lubricating, and calibrating equipmentUsing appropriate job plans, procedures, and manualsTroubleshoot basic conveyance problems and understand resources needed to resolve themUse electrical test equipment to troubleshoot simple AC circuitryUtilize handheld devices and mobile apps to create and close Work Orders with appropriate data (labor hours, downtime, problem/cause/remedy, and parts used)Develop and maintain positive working relationships across all levels of the organizationFollow appropriate safety procedures and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while maintaining equipment (Lock Out/Tag Out, Arc Flash, etc.), and ensure a safe work environment by eliminating potential equipment safety hazardsAbout YouPhysical Demands (must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation):Regular bending, lifting, stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the headLift and move totes up to 49 pounds eachWalking within and around the site with great frequencyAbility to climb ladders and gangways safely and without limitation, and work off platforms and equipment at significant heightsFull manual dexterity in both hands and wrists, eye/hand coordination, feet (foot pedals), manual (picking, pinching, holding, grasping), and wrist motion (repetitive flexion/rotation)Working conditions may include small spaces, dust, fumes/odors, hot/cold temperatures, inside/outside noise, vibration, standing on concrete for long hours and wet or uneven surfacesMust be able to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hoursQualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalentPossesses and maintains a valid driver's license for state employedAbility to work all days and shifts, including overtimeBasic PC competency and ability to use mobile appsPrevious experience in basic preventive/predictive maintenance, troubleshooting skills and repair methodsPrevious experience or classwork in Mechanical and/or Electrical basic componentsUnderstanding of safe use of power tools to include saws and drillsAbility to obtain and maintain enrollment in an approved certificate or degree program, resulting in earning the certificate or degreeDesired QualificationsDegree or certification from a vocational school or college with a focus in the Mechanical or Electrical fieldExperience with automated conveyor systems and controlsExperience with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)Previous experience with basic metal and wood fabricationBenefits EligibilityPlease paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_C | Pegue esta URL en su navegador preferido para obtener información sobre la elegibilidad de este puesto para recibir beneficios: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_CAmericans With Disabilities Act (ADA)In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.