Automation Systems, Capital Project, Cargo/Freight, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Control Systems, Conveyor Systems, Documentation, Electricity, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Ethernet, Genetics, High School Diploma, IP (Internet Protocol), Identify Issues, Leadership, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, Mentoring, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Pallet Jack, Power Transmission, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Property Maintenance, Reliability Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Schematics, Servomechanism, Systems Reliability, Technical Training, Warehousing
This position is located at 11681 State Ave, Kansas City, Kansas, 66111 United States
Role Summary:
The Maintenance Technician III is a senior-level technician responsible for advanced troubleshooting, system ownership, and reliability improvement of automated equipment. This role serves as a technical expert, leading complex diagnostics, mentoring technicians, and supporting automation systems.
Schedule: KC1 D410B (Wednesday-Saturday 7:00am-5:30pm)
Role Responsibilities:
- Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, and controls issues across automation systems (conveyors, sortation, ASRS, packaging)
- Troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, servo systems, and industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Profinet)
- Serve as technical owner for key systems, including advanced faults, timing, and integration issues
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implement reliability improvements
- Develop and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
- Read and interpret complex electrical schematics and system documentation
- Coordinate with OEMs and third-party vendors for advanced support
- Document maintenance activities and system performance in CMMS
- Support equipment upgrades, trials, and capital projects
- Mentor and train Maintenance Technicians I & II
Required Skills
- Advanced electrical controls troubleshooting
- PLC diagnostics and automation systems expertise
- Industrial networking and servo systems
- Mechanical systems and power transmission
- Leadership, mentoring, and problem-solving skills
Role Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent (technical training preferred)
- 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in automated environments
- Strong experience with PLCs, servo systems, and advanced electrical troubleshooting
- Knowledge of industrial networking and control systems
- Ability to lead complex troubleshooting and maintenance efforts
- Experience with CMMS systems
Physical Requirements
- Stand and walk throughout a shift
- Climb, balance, kneel, crouch, or crawl for extended periods
- Reach, pull, push, and lift freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights up to 50 pounds
- Operate warehouse equipment safely as required for the position (i.e. pallet jack, box cutter, carts) which requires coordinated movements
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The Perks:
URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more! For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits
EEO Statement:
URBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.