Technician / Master Craftsman as Team Leader Maintenance (m/f/d)

Key job responsibilities

• Best practice and support in operating devices and systems with the highest safety standards
• Tracking of equipment performance by visual testing, maintenance-oriented monitoring and preventive maintenance and planning of additional maintenance as required
• Responsibility for the technical team during its shift and its support and further development
• Solution of systems problems to reduce operating downtime and enable the fastest possible handling of packages
• Support in the continuous improvement of systems and standardisation of processes across the EU network

A day in the life You enter a maintenance team within a layer and make sure that all employees have the necessary tools available and work properly. This involves monitoring processes so that regulations and guidelines are followed, as well as ensuring the implementation of preventive maintenance measures to maximize the operating time of our plants. Through your observations during shiftwork, you make suggestions for improvement to make our systems even more efficient and productive and implement these improvements across the EU. In addition, you use tools such as SCADA to monitor processes to ensure their performance, and support administrative tasks in close cooperation with your executives. You work locally in one of our logistics centers. You work in shift models that can include nights and weekends. With the knowledge and experience you collect, you will develop into further leadership positions.

Basic qualifications

• Complete technical training recognised by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK) or Chamber of Crafts (HWK). In addition, a completed qualification as a state-certified technician, craftsman or industrial master. Alternatively, proof of a successfully completed university degree in the field of engineering sciences (electrotechnics, mechatronics, mechanical engineering or art related) of a German university or recognized foreign university degrees (BA, B. Sc., MA, M. Sc., Dipl.-Ing.)
• Experience in the automation and maintenance of conveyor systems
• Advanced German language skills in word and writing and basic language skills in English Preferred qualifications
• (Advanced qualifications are not required to apply to Amazon. If you meet all the above basic qualifications, we would be happy to hear from you.)
• Practical experience in leading a team
• Experience in the care of foreign companies
• Understanding PLC-based control systems and legal compliance requirements
• Experience in the use of computer-controlled maintenance management systems to plan and record proactive maintenance measures

We offer:

• An unlimited contract directly with Amazon
• An attractive compensation package including limited employee shares (Restricted Stock Units by Amazon.com, Inc.)
• Moving bonus: At min. 80 km distance from location, moving bonus of $7,500
• A free life and disability insurance and support in occupational pension schemes
• Employee discounts on amazon.de as well as Amazon Extras (e.g. discounts in travel, restaurants, entertainment, electronics, home etc.)
• Commuter services: Free parking or cost transfer for the Deutschlandticket
• Family bonus (single payment for parents in parental leave)
• Agency services for the care of children, seniors and people with special needs
• A free staff support program (also for family members) for advice on professional or private matters
• Excellent further development opportunities in a global company