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Maintenance Technician

McKesson Corporation
United States, Maryland, Frederick
Apr 07, 2026

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve - we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow's health today, we want to hear from you.

We're looking for a hands-on Maintenance Technician to join our team at a high-volume pharmacy automation facility. This is a dynamic, multi-discipline maintenance role where you'll keep automated dispensing, labeling, and robotics equipment running at peak performance.

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 10 pm -6:30 am

Responsibilities:

Facilities & Equipment Maintenance

  • Perform general maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational upkeep for all facility equipment, including pharmacy automation systems, office equipment, and computer systems
  • Support light construction, electrical projects, and facility infrastructure improvements
  • Coordinate with outside contractors and vendors on facilities and equipment repairs
  • Develop and maintain an overall preventive maintenance schedule based on the requirements of each device
  • Lubricate, oil, and clean devices as specified in their maintenance manuals

Electrical Troubleshooting & Repair

  • Measure voltage and current accurately and safely; use data to troubleshoot circuits across 460V, 220V, 120V AC and 24V DC systems
  • Read electrical schematics and evaluate equipment operations based on those schematics
  • Read ladder logic, download/upload PLC programs, and troubleshoot PLC functions
  • Work with control circuits using photoeyes, solenoid valves, limit switches, indicating lights, and safety switches
  • Troubleshoot motor starting circuits and power distribution circuits

Mechanical Troubleshooting & Repair

  • Align bearings, shafts, and drives; adjust tension of belts and chains
  • Identify worn or damaged parts and replace them
  • Work with pneumatic circuits involving cylinders and solenoid valves
  • Maintain printers and peripheral mechanical devices

Computer & Network Systems

  • Analyze cards and chips and replace if necessary
  • Troubleshoot network (Ethernet) systems, cabling, and I/O devices
  • Configure and troubleshoot Windows computers
  • Set up and analyze RS232/RS422 communications between computers and peripheral devices

Continuous Improvement & Culture

  • Improve quality and efficiency on the production floor
  • Understand and promote McKesson's I2CARE principles: Integrity, Inclusion, Customer-First, Accountability, Respect, Excellence
  • Communicate effectively at all levels within the organization

WHAT YOU BRING

Education & Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 1+ year of facilities engineering or industrial maintenance experience

Technical Skills

  • Working knowledge of electrical systems: 460V/220V/120V AC and 24V DC circuits, motor starters, power distribution, PLC programming (ladder logic), and control circuit devices
  • Mechanical aptitude: bearing/shaft/drive alignment, belt and chain tensioning, pneumatic systems, and preventive maintenance scheduling
  • Computer proficiency: Windows OS troubleshooting, Ethernet networking, RS232/RS422 serial communications, and hardware-level diagnostics (cards, chips, I/O devices)
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics

Core Competencies

  • Discretionary, decisive, and organized thinking regarding best practices
  • Self-motivated and self-directed with extreme attention to detail
  • Flexible to meet changing business demands and situations
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills; experience interfacing with customers, employees, McKesson network, and suppliers

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environment: Production/warehouse environment with closely monitored and legally compliant regulations. Physical Requirements: 100% standing, bending, lifting, and climbing throughout the shift

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, pleaseclick here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$29.51 - $49.19

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McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson's full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to (United States) Disability_Accommodation@McKesson.com or (Canada) Accessibility@mckesson.ca. Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted.

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