What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanic I - Nights Mid-week position at Lowe's Home Improvement?
Company Overview
Lowe’s is a Fortune® 100 home improvement company serving millions of customers weekly across the United States. With a strong commitment to community support and sustainable growth, Lowe’s operates numerous stores nationwide and employs a dedicated team of professionals. The company focuses on creating safe, affordable housing, enhancing community spaces, and fostering skilled trade development.
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanic I for night shifts during the mid-week period to join our maintenance team. This role involves performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide range of industrial equipment and systems within our manufacturing or distribution facilities. The ideal candidate will bring technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to ensure optimal equipment performance and safety.
Duties
- Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance on manufacturing and facility equipment using precision measuring instruments and schematics.
- Diagnose electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical issues utilizing electrical blueprint reading, schematics, and engineering troubleshooting techniques.
- Perform equipment repairs including welding (stick welding), electrical diagnostics, and troubleshooting high voltage and low voltage systems.
- Operate industrial tools such as scissor lifts and other machinery safely to access equipment for maintenance or repairs.
- Utilize CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to document work orders, track maintenance activities, and manage inventory.
- Troubleshoot electrical systems using voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, and other diagnostic tools to identify faults accurately.
- Support industrial electrician tasks by reading electrical blueprints, diagnosing electrical system failures, and executing necessary repairs.
- Assist in maintaining safety standards by adhering to lockout/tagout procedures and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Collaborate with team members to analyze equipment performance data for continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, parts used, and system modifications for audit purposes.
Experience
- Proven experience working in manufacturing facilities or industrial environments with a focus on equipment maintenance.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical systems including hydraulics, pneumatics, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
- Hands-on experience with electrical troubleshooting involving high voltage and low voltage systems.
- Familiarity with CMMS software for managing work orders and maintenance schedules.
- Skilled in using precision measuring instruments such as multimeters, ammeters, voltmeters, ohmmeters.
- Experience with welding techniques including stick welding is preferred.
- Knowledge of HVAC/R systems is advantageous but not mandatory.
- Ability to interpret schematics, technical manuals, and engineering diagrams accurately.
- Excellent analysis skills combined with customer service orientation to support internal stakeholders effectively.
- Strong communication skills in English for clear documentation and team collaboration.
This position offers an engaging opportunity for motivated individuals eager to contribute their technical expertise within a dynamic environment dedicated to operational excellence.
Pay: From $24.45 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24