Maintains and repairs distribution center equipment, including conveyors, rolling stock, and building components. Diagnoses electrical and mechanical issues, obtains replacement parts, documents maintenance work, follows safety procedures, and stays current through training. The role requires independent repairs in warehouse conditions, on-call support, flexible scheduling, physical lifting, work at heights, and exposure to varying environments and corrosive materials.
Your Impact at Lowe's
As a maintenance Mechanic I, you play an important role in keeping our distribution center running smoothly. By quickly and independently fixing equipment issues in different areas, you'll help maintain a seamless flow of goods and keep our supply chain running.
Your adaptable skills, combined with the ability to guide others, directly contribute to the overall efficiency of our distribution center teams. Your impact is not just about repairs - it's about creating a safe and productive environment for your fellow team members.
How We Support You
As an industry leader, we invest in the people and technology needed to grow and win as a team.
Your Day at Lowe's
As a maintenance Mechanic I, you'll use your specialized expertise in conveyors, rolling stock, or building components to handle complex repairs in your area of focus. Armed with sufficient electrical and mechanical knowledge, you will independently diagnose, prioritize, plan, and execute repairs. You will also be expected to collaborate with colleagues in management or leadership when needed.
Key Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Schedule Requirements
Working Conditions
Environmental factors vary by location. You may be working in both inside and outside weather conditions. Exposure to varying climates, including extreme heat or cold, wet, damp, humid, windy, or drafty conditions, is possible. You may be exposed to constant or intermittent noises in addition to moving or shaking objects and equipment.
Lifting methods vary based on role, weight, and volume. Associates must follow guidelines, limiting single lifts to 70 pounds. Team lifts are used minimally starting at 70 pounds or when needed. Powered equipment should be used as required, with proper training or assistance from a trained coworker.
About Lowe's
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2023 sales of more than $86 billion, Lowe's operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com
About Lowe's
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week, with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,700 home improvement stores, 530 branches and 130 distribution centers. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com .
Lowe's is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.
As a maintenance Mechanic I, you play an important role in keeping our distribution center running smoothly. By quickly and independently fixing equipment issues in different areas, you'll help maintain a seamless flow of goods and keep our supply chain running.
Your adaptable skills, combined with the ability to guide others, directly contribute to the overall efficiency of our distribution center teams. Your impact is not just about repairs - it's about creating a safe and productive environment for your fellow team members.
How We Support You
As an industry leader, we invest in the people and technology needed to grow and win as a team.
- Safety: Our commitment to safety is a key factor that attracts skilled mechanics to our team. We encourage our mechanics to take their time with their work, prioritize their physical health and safety, and take pride in keeping our facilities clean, well-maintained, and adhering to safety regulations.
- Culture of Belonging: Our teams enjoy a positive work environment where leaders support and respect you, and associates genuinely appreciate each other.
- Financial Future: We invest in you - own part of the company with our optional Employee Stock Purchase Plan, or participate in our matching 401k plan.
- Bonus Potential: When we win, you win. We award front line workers discretionary and profit-sharing bonuses when we succeed.
- Health and Wellbeing: We offer paid time off for vacations, holidays and sick time, as well as access to top-tier medical, dental and vision insurance.
Your Day at Lowe's
As a maintenance Mechanic I, you'll use your specialized expertise in conveyors, rolling stock, or building components to handle complex repairs in your area of focus. Armed with sufficient electrical and mechanical knowledge, you will independently diagnose, prioritize, plan, and execute repairs. You will also be expected to collaborate with colleagues in management or leadership when needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Work in a distribution/warehouse environment, handling physical and environmental aspects typical to such settings.
- Utilize tools for maintenance tasks requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
- Perform specialized repairs in conveyors, rolling stock, or building components within the Regional Distribution Center (RDC).
- Demonstrate electrical and mechanical ability for safe, independent equipment repairs in the Regional Distribution Center (RDC).
- Use trade skills, classroom knowledge, and systems experience to diagnose equipment issues and make necessary repairs.
- Obtain or order the proper parts necessary for equipment repairs
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of repairs, replacements, and maintenance activities.
- Adhere to safety protocols and ensure a safe working environment for oneself and others.
- Stay updated on new technologies, equipment, and maintenance procedures through ongoing training and education.
Minimum Qualifications
- Possess a valid state driver's license
- 2 years of experience in your specialty area
- Combination of experience and/or technical training in electrical/electronic theory ranging up to 600 volts systems (or willingness to obtain proper training within 1 year of employment)
- Minimally must be able to lift 25 pounds; up to 70 pounds.
- Must be able to work safely with corrosive materials and at heights of 20+ feet.
- If required by local regulations, certified to perform work at the Maintenance Mechanic level (such as electrical work in the state of Oregon)
- Proven record of following safety requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Able to see objects and discriminate color
- Experience and/or certification with welding and fabrication
- Experience operating various maintenance and operations vehicles and equipment
- Experience reading blueprints, schematics, and other technical drawings
Schedule Requirements
- Requires on-call support.
- Available to work a set schedule that may be changed by management based on the facility's needs.
- Available to work morning, afternoon, night, or weekends depending on shift and overtime based on the facility's needs.
Working Conditions
Environmental factors vary by location. You may be working in both inside and outside weather conditions. Exposure to varying climates, including extreme heat or cold, wet, damp, humid, windy, or drafty conditions, is possible. You may be exposed to constant or intermittent noises in addition to moving or shaking objects and equipment.
Lifting methods vary based on role, weight, and volume. Associates must follow guidelines, limiting single lifts to 70 pounds. Team lifts are used minimally starting at 70 pounds or when needed. Powered equipment should be used as required, with proper training or assistance from a trained coworker.
About Lowe's
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2023 sales of more than $86 billion, Lowe's operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com
About Lowe's
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week, with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,700 home improvement stores, 530 branches and 130 distribution centers. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com .
Lowe's is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.
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