Mechanic I - Nights Mid-week

Your Impact

The focus of the maintenance team is to keep equipment in the RDC fully operational. The RDC Maintenance Mechanic I is a knowledgeable repair person with exposure to and experience with RDC systems and building components. The Maintenance Mechanic I has specialist knowledge and complex repair capability in one of the following areas : conveyors, rolling stock, or building. In addition, the individual in this role has general knowledge and basic repair capability in the other two areas outside his / her specialty. In all instances, the Maintenance Mechanic I has sufficient electrical and mechanical knowledge to safely and independently repair equipment in the RDC. The Maintenance Mechanic I is able to integrate his / her trade skills, classroom knowledge, and systems experience to recognize and diagnose equipment issues, determine the type of repair needed, prioritize and plan the work, obtain or order the appropriate spare parts, and execute the repair. This individual is capable of mentoring a Maintenance Utility, but also seeks assistance from a Maintenance Mechanic II or the Maintenance Supervisor, when needed.

What You Will Do

• Maintains appropriate certification as required by state and local regulations
• Determines safety precautions and requirements for task
• Prepares worksite; performs lock-out / tag-out
• Gathers tools and spare parts for task
• Uses tools safely; checks condition of tools prior to using; uses appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Evaluates condition of equipment; determines spare parts needed and repair effort required; recognizes potential for breakdown in near future and takes pre-emptive action
• Plans work and executes task
• Mentors Maintenance Utility; uses these associates as assistant if appropriate
• Seeks assistance from a more experienced mechanic if needed
• Leaves worksite in good condition
• Turns in unused spare parts
• Documents condition of equipment as found, work performed, spare parts used, and any other applicable information
• Enters data into 7I system (computerized maintenance management system); closes out work orders and Preventative Maintenance (PM) requests
• Informs next shift of remaining work
• Provides status of incomplete tasks bridging the two shifts
• Demonstrates positive and effective communications with maintenance customers
• Serves as an expert in two of the following specialty areas : conveyors, rolling stock, or building
• Within specialty areas : diagnoses, plans, and repairs complex equipment failures with minimal guidance from Maintenance Mechanic II and Supervisors
• Outside of specialty areas : diagnoses, plans, and executes basic repairs
• Attends and participate in training as scheduled; continues to increase skill in his / her specialty area and learns and develops a working knowledge of the repair methods for the other work areas. These areas include the following maintenance systems :

Conveyor systems, controls, and subsystems,

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Skills / Education

About Lowes

Lowes Companies, Inc. (NYSE : LOW) is a FORTUNE 50 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2024 sales of more than $83 billion, Lowes operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowes supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

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Lowes is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.

Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and / or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https : / / talent.lowes.com / us / en / benefits.

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