Maintenance Technician II

Maintenance Technician II

Founded in 1878, Caleres is a global footwear company comprised of some of the world's most loved brands including Famous Footwear, Sam Edelman, Vionic, Naturalizer, Dr. Scholl's, Allen Edmonds and many more. Caleres' legacy includes 145+ years of craftsmanship, a passion for fit with a mission to inspire people to feel great…feet first.

We are looking for a Maintenance Technician II to join our Bakersfield, CA team. In this role, you'll work to spearhead diagnostics and maintain machinery to ensure safety and productivity in the warehouse. In our fast-paced, fun, team-oriented environment, your ability to lead projects and provide departmental training to your peers will make you an instrumental part of the team.

Compensation and Hours:

• Starting pay is $26.40-$31.15 per hour
• Potential to earn overtime
• Position will be 1st shift from 6:00 am – 2:30 pm (MON-FRI)

What will you be doing?

• Prioritize Safety. Responsible for following all safety guidelines with a strong emphasis on: Lock-out Tag-out, Fall protection, and OSHA compliance. Detect safety hazards and plan/organize safe solutions.
• Diagnostics & Maintenance. Utilize Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) to perform equipment diagnostics and preventative maintenance on motor control systems, forklifts, scanners and building systems. Identify damaged or defective equipment and repair in a timely manner.
• Embody a Learning Mindset. Provide departmental training based on areas of expertise and attend periodic training / retraining / certification, as appropriate.
• Project Management and Training. Lead projects and effectively direct the efforts of others through the course of the project.

Perks You'll Enjoy!

• Benefits that Start Day One. To learn more details about our total rewards including pension plans, health benefits and PTO, visit your caleres.com
• Our Shoe Discounts. No matter your style, we've got your perfect fit covered with a 30% Associate Discount on our brands Famous Footwear, Allen Edmonds, Naturalizer, Sam Edelman, and more
• Recognizing You. We value the hard work our associates put in and love to reward them with raffles, food, fun events, and recognition programs
• Every day is Pay Day. Love an early pay day? Get paid as you earn (without the fees) with Dayforce Wallet.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Through our EAP we provide 24/7 access to free, confidential support and resources, including: emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, financial resources, and online support.

Qualifications that make you the perfect fit!

• 3-5 years of previous facilities maintenance/maintenance technician experience; experience in moderate to advanced mechanical and electrical training programs, required
• In-depth knowledge and previous experience working with high-speed conveyor systems and all related components, required
• Proficient in the operation and utilization of various test and metering equipment, required
• Obtain and maintain powered industrial vehicle (PIV) licenses to operate all PIV equipment associated with the warehouse within 90 days of employment, required
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, required

Caleres is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice. We believe our company should be as diverse as the consumers we serve. We seek and engage talented individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, lifestyles, and belief systems.

Caleres is invested in our Associates. We regularly review our pay matrices and update appropriately based on need. Starting pay is determined by several factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. The actual pay will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Please visit yourcaleres.com to review all associated benefits.

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