Senior Maintenance Mechanic

Job description

Come to work and be ready to think on your feet, grow your skills, and embrace the many opportunities. Our Distribution Centers are the key to getting new products out to TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra, Winners, Homesense, and TK Maxx. To keep up with our ever-changing inventory, we stay nimble and adaptable. No day is the same, and that’s just how we like it. Every shift is a new opportunity to Discover Different - and support each other along the way.

Maintains, troubleshoots and repairs: all conveyor, sortation and related material handling equipment; heating; HVAC, plumbing and/or other specialized areas to ensure proper, safe and efficient mechanical/electrical operations within the Distribution Center.  Installs new or modifies existing equipment/systems, and as necessary designs, fabricates and installs specialized equipment. 

This position has a starting pay range of $21.90  to $29.55 per hour.  Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties as assigned. 

• Maintain and repair a variety of building operation systems to include plumbing, electrical, heating, refrigeration, sprinklers, etc.  Inspects completed repairs.   

• Program and troubleshoot PLC control systems. 
• Install, maintain and repair building and electrical systems including but not limited to 230/460 volt three phase systems. 
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair mechanical hydraulic, and pneumatic systems including those found on lift truck equipment. 
• Install, maintain, and repair conveyor systems. 
• Welding duties to include layout, fabrication, cutting, and welding of various types of structural and light duty metals in a maintenance environment. 

• Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment. 
• Maintain the appearance and integrity of the physical facility. 
• Performs general construction installations, maintenance and repairs. (I.e. carpentry, paining, plumbing, flooring, and roof repairs). 
• Performs minor electrical maintenance and repairs of lighting and supply systems. 
• Maintain interior and exterior concrete and paving. 

• Maintain and repair all dock equipment.  
• Perform safety inspections and record maintenance as assigned. 
• Maintain shrubbery, lawn and grounds. 
• Perform snow removal duties as needed. 
• Assists in the dismantling of machines or equipment, replacement of defective parts and motors, and adjustment of feed mechanisms. 

• Cleans and lubricates machine parts such as shafts, pulleys, gears, and bearings. 
• Replaces or repairs machine belts. 
• Removes dust, dirt, grease, and waste material from machines. 
• Bends, cuts, and threads pipe, cuts openings in walls, ceilings, and floors for pipes, and seals pipe joints with sealing compound. 
• Patches or replaces plaster or plaster board and paints walls, ceilings, and trim of building. 

• Performs battery change on power equipment. 
• Clears clogged drains and replaces plumbing fixtures. 
• Requisitions new materials, tools, and supplies as needed. 
• Cleans work area, tools, and equipment. 
• Performs other special projects or duties as assigned. 

Education and/or Experience: 

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 2-3 yrs. Hands on experience in industrial maintenance field with demonstrated preventative maintenance experience in material handling systems; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  State licensure or proven knowledge and experience in one or more areas (Electrical, Welding, HVAC, Plumbing, Electro-hydraulics, mechanical and electrical drive systems, etc.) Willingness to work various shifts to meet business needs. 
• In addition to our open atmosphere and supportive work environment, we are proud to offer an exemplary benefits package that includes: Optional participation in medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, and vision discount program and 401(k) profit sharing plan.  The TJX Companies, Inc. also provides company paid benefits such as basic life insurance and short term disability.  We offer competitive paid time off benefits, an Associate discount and opportunity for leaves of absences.  Benefit eligibility varies depending on hours worked and length of employment. 

Come Discover Different at TJX - we think you’ll find that it’s so much more than a job. We move a lot of inventory - at all times of the day - and that takes working, learning, and growing together. When you’re a part of our TJX family, you have the full support of a diverse, close-knit team in our Distribution Centers.

As you think about where to work, know that we take care of our people. We offer competitive pay and great benefits. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.