Mechanic 3

Location: Romeoville, Illinois, United States

Department: Warehouse

Team: Distribution & Warehousing

Pay: base pay for this position is $37.82 per hour

About the Role

Wayfair's Mechanic 3 role in Romeoville, Illinois, is pivotal to the company's best-in-class logistics network, focusing on maintaining asset-based warehouses that speed up deliveries, add services, and reduce damage in the furniture and home goods space. As a level 3 mechanic in the warehouse department, you will handle advanced diagnostics and repairs on complex material handling systems, ensuring high delivery standards and customer satisfaction through minimal downtime in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. This position offers a competitive base pay of $37.82 per hour and supports Wayfair's mission to drive repeat business via efficient distribution operations. Key to success is thriving in a collaborative team setting while performing preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and system optimizations on conveyors, sortation equipment, forklifts, and automation technologies. The role demands expertise in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, with a strong emphasis on safety protocols and root cause analysis to uphold operational excellence. Join Wayfair's growing distribution team to contribute to an innovative logistics infrastructure that delights customers nationwide. Ideal candidates are driven, determined professionals with extensive warehouse maintenance experience, ready to leverage their technical skills in a dynamic e-commerce fulfillment center.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on warehouse material handling equipment
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic failures in conveyors and sortation systems
• Conduct root cause analysis to minimize downtime in logistics operations
• Maintain and inspect forklifts, pallet trucks, and other powered industrial vehicles
• Collaborate with operations teams to support 24/7 warehouse functionality
• Execute installations and modifications to improve delivery standards and reduce damage
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols in high-volume distribution centers
• Document all maintenance activities and inventory spare parts
• Respond to emergency breakdowns to maintain fast-paced delivery schedules

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in warehouse or logistics settings
• Proficiency in troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Experience maintaining material handling equipment such as conveyors, forklifts, and sortation systems
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
• Valid driver's license and ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and lockout/tagout procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in mechanical engineering or related field
• PLC programming and automation experience
• Prior experience in e-commerce or distribution center maintenance
• Certification in welding or HVAC systems

Required Skills

• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Electrical systems repair
• Hydraulic and pneumatic expertise
• PLC and automation knowledge
• Welding and fabrication
• Blueprint reading
• Forklift and conveyor maintenance
• Root cause analysis
• Safety compliance
• Fast-paced adaptability
• Team collaboration
• Preventive maintenance planning
• Inventory management
• Technical documentation
• Problem-solving under pressure

Benefits

• Competitive base pay of $37.82 per hour
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Employee stock purchase program
• Career development opportunities in logistics network
• On-site fitness centers and wellness programs
• Discounts on Wayfair products

Wayfair is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.