Maintenance Technician

Who We Are:

Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) is the parent company of Wrangler, Lee and Rock & Republic, with owned manufacturing facilities in Mexico and Nicaragua. Kontoor also owns and operates over 140 retail stores across the globe. Our global company employs more than 15,000 people in 65 countries, with world headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina, and regional headquarters in Geneva and Hong Kong.

Job Posting:

Job Purpose:Performing diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the distribution center's goals and objectives.

Primary Duties:

• Perform a variety of tasks related to the repair, preventive maintenance and improved performance of Distribution Center equipment and hardware

• Perform necessary equipment adjustments, repairs, modifications or preventive maintenance on variety of conveyor systems and powered material handling equipment

• Perform building maintenance repair to various systems including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, fire safety, and other facility related equipment

• Observe and/or test the adjustments, repairs or modifications to all Distribution Center equipment to ensure its safe operation

• Perform required tasks in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures, rules, and safety procedures

• Maintain work orders, PMs and inventory tracking via spreadsheets, data bases or maintenance software

Secondary Duties:

• Repair dock doors and perform rack installations as needed

• Change and/or maintain batteries on material handling equipment

• Maintain spare parts inventory, order replacements, and prepare routine updates to maintenance records and reports

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Technical/Trade School certificate, preferably in facility maintenance or related areas; any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered

• Experience with modern powered conveyor systems, fork truck equipment, and computer-based maintenance systems is required

• Proficient in electro mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, PLC controllers, welding (MIG and ARC) and interpreting blueprints

• Minimum of 2 years of distribution or manufacturing maintenance experience with mechanical and industrial skills experience in HVAC

Essential Duties:

• Ability and flexibility to work alternate shifts as required

• Ability to take initiative to correct issues without direction, offer solutions to problems and support a team effort

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and have a strong sense of urgency to meet established deadlines

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift 50 to 75 pounds continuously throughout the working shift

• Must be capable of sitting, standing, and/or walking for extended periods of time

• Must be able to operate fixed and motorized material handling equipment

• Must be able to adequately assess surroundings and be aware of moving equipment

• Required to work in a physical environment that is subject to temperature extremes, movement of mobile and fixed equipment that require detailed hand movements and coordination, possible exposure to hazardous products, dust and other conditions associated with a warehouse operation

Why Kontoor Brands?

At Kontoor, we offer a comprehensive benefit package to fit your lifestyle. Our benefits are crafted with the same care as our products.

When our employees are healthy, secure, and well, they bring their best selves to work. Kontoor Brands supports you with a competitive benefits program that provides choice and flexibility to meet your and your family's needs - now and in the future. We offer resources to support your physical, emotional, social, and financial wellbeing, plus benefits like discounts on our apparel. Kontoor Brands also provides four weeks of Paid Parental Leave to eligible employees who are new parents, Flexible Fridays, and Tuition Reimbursement.

We are proud to offer a workplace culture centered on equitable opportunities and a sense of belonging for all team members. Here we have a global workforce of high-performing teams that both unlocks our individual uniqueness and harnesses our collaborative talents.