Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician — Distribution Operations

Why this role matters

When equipment runs reliably, associates stay productive and customers get what they need—on time. Join a team that safeguards uptime across complex distribution systems by combining disciplined maintenance practices with sharp troubleshooting.

Your impact

• Drive clear communication with associates, suppliers, and stakeholders—verbally and in writing—to coordinate work and share status updates.
• Document everything: complete work orders, logs, and computer-based records precisely and in line with SOPs.
• Perform PMs and repairs on: lift trucks; pneumatic systems; conveyors and other material handling systems; hydraulic and dock equipment; banana room controls; and a variety of electronic and electrical hardware.
• Operate material handling assets, battery-handling equipment, and other powered machines according to safety standards.
• Support facilities care, including grounds, parking, fencing, restrooms, and basic plumbing.
• Interpret blueprints and electrical/mechanical schematics to diagnose issues and plan repairs.
• Collaborate with peers—assist, mentor, and team up to resolve complex faults where the fix isn’t obvious.

Core strengths

• Equipment maintenance and preventive care
• Analytical troubleshooting and problem solving
• Technical drawing and schematic literacy
• Material handling equipment operation

How we show up as leaders

• Respect the Individual: Embrace diverse people, cultures, ideas, and experiences; build belonging; create pathways for all to perform at their best; help attract top talent.
• Teamwork & Communication: Work as one team; build trust; communicate with impact, positivity, and energy.
• Grow Others: Develop and mentor teammates; recognize contributions and wins.
• Act with Integrity: Hold the highest bar for ethics and compliance; model Walmart values; be accountable; support our ambition to be a regenerative company benefiting associates, customers, members, and the world.
• Character: Be selfless—humble, self-aware, honest, fair, and transparent.
• Serve Customers and Members: Deliver outcomes with the customer first.
• Decision Quality: Use reliable information, weigh near‑term and long‑term needs, and understand your work’s impact on team purpose for all stakeholders.
• Strive for Excellence: Stay curious, learn continuously, take smart risks, and demonstrate courage and resilience.
• Improve Continuously: Drive improvements; adopt new technologies and skills; support others through change.

Physical requirements

• Computer use for data entry and information lookup; write documents using pen/pencil or computer.
• Climb ladders and stairs; step up with approved access equipment; use crossovers to move over conveyors.
• Fine motor work: grasp, turn, and manipulate small and large parts/tools with hand‑eye coordination.
• Read small print; visually verify information; locate merchandise and components; visually inspect equipment.
• Frequent reaching above/below shoulder; bend, twist, pull, and stoop.
• Move and lift up to 50 lbs unassisted; push, pull, and carry tools/components above shoulder level.
• Apply directional force to tighten or loosen hardware (e.g., nuts, bolts).
• Differentiate sounds to monitor equipment, identify hazards, and respond to alarms.
• Operate motor vehicles or large powered equipment safely.
• Observe behaviors of associates, customers, and suppliers to ensure safety.
• Wear required PPE, including fall, eye, hearing, respiratory, chemical, and electrical protection (e.g., protective footwear).

Work conditions

• Handling of certain substances requiring special procedures may be necessary.
• Exposure to changing temperatures, extreme heat/cold, and wet, damp, or drafty areas.
• Movement across sloped, uneven, or slippery floors; work at heights.
• Extended indoor and outdoor work; navigation of narrow, enclosed, or elevated paths.
• High‑noise industrial environments; possible exposure to strobing lights and electromagnetic (EM) fields—hearing protection may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum: 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience with electrical, electronics, and mechanical systems (e.g., forklifts, conveyors, building systems, automated equipment) or formal coursework/certification in industrial maintenance, electronics, electrical, mechanical automation, mechatronics, or a related field.
• Preferred: Associate’s degree or higher in mechatronics, electronics, or industrial maintenance; active credential such as CRMT (Certified Reliability and Maintenance Technician) or MCET (Master Certified Electronics Technician).

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Essential Functions

An individual must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation.