Senior Maintenance Technician, Fulfillment Center

Job Description

Job Summary:

As a Senior Maintenance Technician, you will ensure the reliability and performance of fulfillment center equipment, mentor maintenance technicians and assistants, and help drive continuous improvement in our maintenance practices. You will maintain facilities and equipment to maximize operations performance. In this dynamic role, you will be the backbone of our automated prescription processing systems, ensuring that life-saving medications reach patients with precision and efficiency. You will work with high-tech conveyance systems and other state-of-the-art material handling equipment. You will focus on the reliability of equipment, preventative maintenance, and facility maintenance/improvements. This position is located in our climate-controlled, closed-door pharmacy facility featuring modern amenities.


Job Responsibilities:

• Performs preventive maintenance tasks and complex mechanical repairs to automation equipment, robotics, and other fulfillment center equipment.
• Uses Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to maintain distribution machinery and equipment according to the manufacturer's recommendations and good maintenance practices.
• Mentors and develops other maintenance team members under the direction of management.
• Maintains a safe work environment by documenting and correcting potential safety issues concerning material-handling equipment or distribution center facility.

About Walgreens

Founded in 1901, Walgreens ( proudly serves nearly 9 million customers and patients each day across its approximately 8,500 stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Walgreens has approximately 220,000 team members, including nearly 90,000 healthcare service providers, and is committed to being the first choice for pharmacy, retail and health services, building trusted relationships that create healthier futures for customers, patients, team members and communities.

External Basic Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• At least 3 years of maintenance experience in a facility, United States Armed Forces, distribution, and/or manufacturing environment; OR
• An Associate degree in Industrial or Maintenance Technology with at least 1 year of maintenance experience in one of the above environments; OR
• Completion of a recognized trade school program in industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or a related field with at least 1 year of maintenance experience in one of the above environments.

Technical Skills:

• Prior experience with industrial electricity, including single-phase and three-phase power, motors, protective devices, and photo sensors.
• Experience with electronics and automation systems, such as photo sensors, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), remote I/O modules, servo drives, variable frequency drives, and scanning systems.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and schematics.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely operate a manlift or ladder to access elevated areas for repairs.
• Able to lift and carry parts and tools weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform tasks that may involve repetitive bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, twisting, sitting, and walking, with reasonable accommodation as required.

Preferred Qualifications

IT skills, including:

• Ability to query and analyze data using SQL.
• Experience with PowerShell scripting for automation and diagnostics.
• Familiarity with PLC programming, configuration, and installation (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens).

We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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