Maintenance Technician, Bethlehem, PA / Distribution Center Operations
- Location: Bethlehem, PA
- Working hours: Full-time
- Work model: On-site
Are you a hands-on problem solver who enjoys troubleshooting equipment and keeping operations running smoothly? Do you want to build your maintenance career while supporting advanced warehouse automation and facility systems? Then you might be the person we are looking for.
As our new Maintenance Technician, you will play an important role in maintaining the reliability, safety, and performance of distribution center equipment, facility systems, and warehouse automation. Working closely with Operations and Maintenance team members, you will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot equipment issues, support repairs, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that minimize downtime and maximize operational efficiency. This is a great opportunity to develop your technical skills and gain exposure to advanced material handling and automation systems within an international organization.
What your day will look like
Equipment Maintenance & Reliability
- Perform preventative maintenance on conveyors, printers, scanners, lifts, robotics, material handling systems, and warehouse automation equipment.
- Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automation systems.
- Replace wear components including belts, rollers, bearings, sensors, motors, and other equipment parts.
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and support timely resolution of operational issues.
- Assist with troubleshooting motors, drives, sensors, gearboxes, conveyor systems, and related equipment.
- Support root cause investigations and corrective actions to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
- Continuously develop technical expertise to support increasingly complex equipment and systems.
Facility Maintenance
- Perform basic facility maintenance activities including minor installations, electrical and plumbing repairs, drywall patching, and fixture maintenance.
- Support building upkeep and ensure facility systems remain operational and safe.
Safety & Compliance
- Follow all OSHA, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, and facility safety procedures.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Participate in safety initiatives and ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Promote a culture of workplace safety and operational excellence.
Operations Support
- Deliver responsive maintenance support to minimize equipment downtime and operational disruptions.
- Partner with Operations teams to prioritize maintenance activities and support productivity, service, and safety goals.
- Communicate equipment status, maintenance activities, and repair needs effectively with internal stakeholders.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to improve equipment performance and operational efficiency.
What you'll bring
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Maintenance experience, technical training, military technical experience, or demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
- Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to learn maintenance procedures, equipment diagnostics, and preventive maintenance practices.
- Ability to perform a physically demanding job, including:
- Lifting 50 pounds or more.
- Working at heights.
- Standing and walking for extended periods (6-8 hours per shift).
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
- Associate degree, technical certification, trade school education, vocational training, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience using maintenance management systems (CMMS).
- Experience supporting warehouse automation, conveyors, sortation systems, AutoStore, ASRS, or other material handling equipment.
- Experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, or control systems.
- Working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and industrial controls.
- Experience conducting root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions.
Working at STG & What to expect
At Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG), we are so much more than what meets the eye. We combine the strength of global brands with the entrepreneurial mindset that allows people to make a real impact. Here you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, collaborate across borders, and help shape what's next. At STG you'll find more than a role, you'll find opportunities to grow, collaborate across borders, and make a meaningful impact.
Incentives and Benefits: The salary package may include short-term and/or long-term incentives as well as other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area, and relevant market benchmarks.
What's in an Offer
As a colleague at Scandinavian Tobacco Group, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package and generous benefits package including:
- Comprehensive Health Care, Vision & Dental Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- Disability Plans
- Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
- Additional Supplemental Benefits
- Paid Vacation, Paid Time Off (PTO) days, and Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan including a generous Company match
Ready to be part of something bigger?
Apply now and discover much more.
Our recruitment process
Before starting our hiring process, your application will be reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team. We assess each application against the key competencies and requirements for the role. If your experience and skills are a good match, you'll be invited to continue through our hiring process, which may include a recruiter screen, interviews, assessments, or other role-related evaluations.
Scandinavian Tobacco Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Please be informed that this Direct Search is conducted exclusively by Scandinavian Tobacco Group. We do not accept applications from agencies, and we will not provide compensation for unsolicited CVs.