Westminster, MD | Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift Monday-Friday, 03:00pm-11:00pm

Company: Penguin Random House LLC


Requisition ID: 287987


Penguin Random House is the world's largest book publisher and the industry leader in supply chain.

The Westminster Operations Center for Penguin Random House is seeking a skilled Industrial Mechanic to join our growing team.

The Westminster facility sits on 1.5 million square feet and ships over 150 million books per year. We are heavily automated with over 12 miles of conveyor, a Goods to Person system, a Tilt Tray Sorter and 100 pieces of powered industrial equipment.


We are seeking an individual's who excel in fast paced environments and can adapt to the ever-changing needs of the business.

Vital Tasks

• Adhering, maintaining and promoting the safety polices of the company
• Perform all maintenance duties such as work orders, preventative maintenance and other projects assigned via the CMMS system
• Basic understanding of conveyor management system and other key equipment systems for troubleshooting. PLC knowledge is desired but not required
• Facilities maintenance (Plumbing, Fire System, HVAC, etc.)
• Desire to grow through training and certification programs
• All other duties assigned

Prior experience working in facility maintenance is desired but not required. Proven skills relating to electrical and/or mechanical trades are helpful. Additional experience with other crafts such as carpentry, plumbing, painting, masonry and welding will contribute to a well-rounded candidate.

To qualify for this position, you must be at least 18 years of age, have basic PC skills and physically capable of performing heavy lifting tasks.

We are seeking candidates interested in working our 2nd shift: Monday-Friday, 03:00pm-11:00pm

The salary range for this position is dependent on candidate experience, with a starting point from $41,000 to $64,000 ($20-31 per hour) and opportunities to increase with further experience and proven skillsets. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results.

Please apply using our online application process.

Penguin Random House is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Penguin Random House is the premier provider of distribution services in the publishing industry. Our three state- of-the-art national fulfillment centers are located in Crawfordsville, Indiana, Reno, Nevada and Westminster, Maryland. Our combined distribution facilities comprise over 1.85 million square feet of warehouse space, the largest book distribution operation in the U.S. This complex organization receives, stores, picks, packs, and ships out on average more than 1.2 million books daily to customers around the world.

The Westminster facility is also home to Customer Service (National Call Center), Data Management Services, Customer Operations, Fulfillment and Operations Services, Logistics, Inventory Control, Credit, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Information Technology, and our world-class Data Center.

Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.