Rack Repair Technician

Essential Functions: 

• Inspection & Assessment: Conduct routine structural inspections of facility racking systems to identify damage, deflections, sheared anchors, missing safety pins, or compromised uprights/beams. 

• Repair & Restoration: Perform structural repairs on damaged components using approved manufacturer kits, section replacements, or certified welding techniques. Realign and reinforce bent or unanchored racking frame systems. 

• Preventative Maintenance: Proactively identify high-risk areas (e.g., end-of-row frames frequently hit by forklifts) and install preventative safety features like column protectors and guardrails. 

• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all repairs comply with manufacturer guidelines, RMI (Rack Manufacturers Institute) standards, and OSHA regulations. Tag out and isolate damaged racks immediately to prevent loading before repairs are complete. 

• Documentation: Maintain accurate, up-to-date logs of all inspections, completed repairs, parts used, and safety certifications for facility compliance auditing. 

• Collaboration: Coordinate with warehouse supervisors and forklift operators to schedule repairs during off-peak hours, minimizing disruptions to manufacturing production. 

• Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles. 

• Other duties as assigned by manager. 

Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:  
 

• Safety Focus  

• Learning Agility  

• Teamwork & Collaboration 

Qualifications Required: 
 

• Experience: 2+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, warehouse rack installation/repair, or structural steel fabrication. 

• Technical Skills: 

• Proficiency with hand and power tools (impact wrenches, grinders, concrete hammer drills). 

• Strong knowledge of industrial shelving layout, beam locking mechanisms, and floor anchoring systems. 

• Welding certification (AWS) is highly desirable but not always mandatory depending on specific repair methods used. 

• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand or kneel for extended periods, and work comfortably at heights using ladders or aerial lifts. 

• Certifications: Forklift and Aerial Scissor Lift certification preferred (or willing to obtain upon hire). 

• Attributes: Sharp eye for detail, strong problem-solving skills, and an uncompromising commitment to workplace safety. 

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