Maintenance Tech

Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician

Job Type: Full-Time | Hourly Location: On-Site Delaware, Ohio Compensation: Competitive hourly pay based on experience and qualifications

About JEGS

For more than 65 years, JEGS has been a trusted name in the high-performance automotive industry. From our iconic mail-order catalogs to one of the nation's leading e-commerce destinations, we provide automotive enthusiasts, professional racers, and restoration experts with the parts and expertise they need.

At JEGS, we're more than a parts supplierwe're automotive enthusiasts ourselves. We operate in a fast-paced environment where reliability, teamwork, and technical expertise matter. If you enjoy solving problems, working with your hands, and keeping equipment running at its best, we want to hear from you.

Position Summary

JEGS is seeking an experienced Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician to help keep our climate-controlled distribution center operating safely, efficiently, and reliably.

This position is responsible for the preventive and corrective maintenance of conveyor systems, material-handling equipment, facility systems, and building infrastructure. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver with strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills who can quickly identify issues, make repairs, and minimize equipment downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and maintenance emergencies to minimize operational downtime.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain conveyor systems, automated equipment, and other distribution center machinery.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic PLC troubleshooting.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, blueprints, electrical schematics, and work orders.
• Replace defective components, make equipment adjustments, and test repairs to ensure proper operation.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on conveyors, machinery, powered industrial equipment, and facility systems.
• Inspect equipment and identify potential issues before they result in equipment failure.
• Perform general facility maintenance, including minor plumbing, carpentry, and building repairs.
• Safely use hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, aerial lifts, forklifts, and other maintenance equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete assigned work orders.
• Communicate equipment issues, repair needs, and recommendations to leadership.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and applicable OSHA requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 25 years of maintenance experience in a distribution, manufacturing, industrial, or similar environment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and equipment documentation.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues and determine appropriate repair solutions.
• Ability to work at heights of up to 50 feet while operating aerial lifts.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, reach, and work throughout an entire shift.
• Ability to regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds .
• Willingness and ability to become certified to operate powered industrial equipment, including stand-up forklifts.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and preventative maintenance practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience maintaining conveyor systems and automated material-handling equipment.
• Experience working in a distribution center or high-volume warehouse environment.
• Experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, RF scanners, and other warehouse equipment.
• Basic welding, fabrication, or machining experience.
• Experience working with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Basic PLC troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with electrical controls, motors, sensors, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will be:

• A strong troubleshooter and problem solver.
• Mechanically inclined and comfortable working with a variety of equipment.
• Detail-oriented and committed to doing quality work.
• Able to work independently while also contributing to a team.
• Dependable, responsive, and willing to take ownership of maintenance issues.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly.
• Committed to safety, organization, and continuous improvement.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

This is an on-site, hands-on maintenance position within a climate-controlled distribution center.

The position may require:

• Working on your feet for extended periods.
• Frequent walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, reaching, and lifting.
• Working from ladders and aerial lifts at heights up to 50 feet.
• Lifting and moving equipment or materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Working around conveyors, powered industrial equipment, electrical systems, and other industrial machinery.
• Responding to maintenance issues throughout the distribution center.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company participation
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Annual Safety Shoe Allowance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount
• Employee Referral Program
• Career growth and advancement opportunities

Why Join JEGS?

Maintenance is essential to everything we do at JEGS. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to use a broad range of technical skills while working with conveyor systems, facility equipment, and automated material-handling systems in a modern distribution environment.

You'll be part of a team that directly impacts our ability to get automotive parts into the hands of customers and enthusiasts across the country.

If you're an experienced maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting, solving problems, and keeping equipment running, we want to hear from you.

Join JEGS and help keep the operation moving.