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Target

Sells everyday goods and affordable designer styles

Maintenance Technician 2 - Food Distribution Center

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$32.40 - $35.40/hr+ $2.00–$3.50/hour shift differential
Mid
Bachelor's
Lake City, FL, USA
In PersonOn-site at the Lake City facility; may travel to nearby facilities and local stores.
General Maintenance & RepairEquipment Maintenance
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Possess and maintain a valid driver's license for the state of employment.
  • Demonstrate PC competency and the ability to use mobile apps on handheld devices.
  • Be familiar with wiring diagrams, symbols, and electrical measuring.
  • Have experience with work order management, preventive and predictive maintenance procedures, basic blueprint and schematic reading, electrical and electronic principles, basic metal fabrication and welding, industrial controls and electronics, basic input/output troubleshooting, and programmable logic controller programs.
  • Meet the physical demands of the position, including regular bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching; lifting and moving totes up to 49 pounds; frequent walking; safely climbing ladders and gangways and working at significant heights; full manual dexterity and coordination; working in varied environmental conditions; and standing or walking for up to 10–12 hours.
Responsibilities
  • Assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of automated material handling equipment and support high equipment availability.
  • Use preventive and predictive maintenance processes, troubleshoot equipment breakdowns, and restore equipment to service to support supply chain facility operations.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical aspects of on-site material handling equipment, including conveyor systems, sortation, robotics, or automated storage and retrieval systems.
  • Adjust scanners, cameras, field buses, scales, and printer applicators; reset, repair, or replace adjustable and wearing components; clean, lubricate, and calibrate equipment; and use appropriate job plans, procedures, and manuals.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot motors, photo eyes, relays, proximity sensors, solenoids, motor starters, tachometers, and encoders.
  • Assist with basic electronics and programmable logic controller troubleshooting.
  • Conduct maintenance and basic troubleshooting of industrial robots.
  • Use handheld devices and asset management system mobile apps to create and close work orders with labor hours, downtime, problem/cause/remedy, and parts-used data.
  • Work with other Target service technicians to solve problems, validate the quality of outside specialty contractors' work, work with building leaders to optimize material handling equipment, and meet timelines.
  • Collaborate with Maintenance Technician 3s and Senior Systems Engineers on root cause analysis for equipment failures.
  • Assist in training other maintenance technicians and technician trainees to improve their technical skills and job knowledge.
  • Follow safety procedures and use personal protective equipment while maintaining equipment, including lockout/tagout and arc-flash procedures, and eliminate potential equipment safety hazards.
  • Operate Target-owned vehicles for maintenance activities outside the facility and within the trailer yard, and travel to nearby facilities and local stores to procure parts and supplies.
  • For food and beverage facilities, execute sanitation and maintenance standards that support industrial ammonia refrigeration.
  • For food and beverage facilities, work in a temperature-controlled environment.
Desired Qualifications
  • A degree from a vocational school or college focused in a mechanical or electrical field.
  • Two or more years of apprenticeship or equivalent experience in a mechanical or electrical field.
  • Experience with automated conveyor systems and controls.
  • Experience with material handling equipment safety standards.
  • Experience with robotic operation and maintenance.

About the company

Target sells groceries, clothing, home goods and other everyday products to U.S. shoppers through stores and its website, with an emphasis on affordable style and design. Its own brands include Cat & Jack children's clothing and Good & Gather food, alongside national brands and exclusive designer collections. Customers shop in person or order online for shipping, pickup or delivery, while Target Plus adds products from outside sellers. Merchandise sales drive its revenue, supplemented by Roundel advertising, marketplace fees and paid memberships. The company traces its roots to 1902, opened its first Target store in 1962, and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Founded

1902

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What believers are saying

  • Demand is recovering: August 2026 results showed fiscal second quarter comparable sales up 3.8% and total sales up 5.3%.
  • Store investment expands project scope: March 2026 plans earmarked $5 billion for stores, technology and supply chains.
  • U.S. employees get study support immediately: Target funds selected tuition programs for full-time and part-time staff from day one.

What critics are saying

  • Pricing is exposed to import costs: about half Target's merchandise originates abroad, with China its largest import source.
  • Profit comparisons flatter the turnaround: August 2026 earnings included $1.65 per share from tariff refunds.
  • Corporate roles faced cuts: October 2025 restructuring targeted about 1,000 employees and 800 vacancies.

What makes Target unique

  • Design work reaches shelves at scale: Target's owned brands generate over $30 billion annually.
  • Stores power online economics: Target stores fulfilled 97.6% of merchandise sales in fiscal 2025.
  • Target's delivery membership reaches beyond its shelves: Circle 360 covers Shipt's more than 100 retail partners.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Discounts

Growth & Insights

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-2%