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D/C Maintenance Mechanic

TJX Companies · Worcester, MA

Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Industry
Industrial
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The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at TJX Companies (industrial) in Worcester, MA. / Recommends and implements improvements to equipment, operations and procedures and safety as appropriate.

Tools it names
PLC, Welding, EHS / safety
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.

Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Massachusetts plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 26 other live reliability postings in Massachusetts.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 37%
  • ✓ PLC 33%
  • ✓ EHS / safety 30%
  • Automation 22%
  • ✓ Welding 22%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverage

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Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The

requirements

listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

requirements

are eligible for: 401(k) match; medical; dental; vision; life insurance; disability coverage; paid parental leave; paid holidays/vacation/sick; scholarship program. All benefits are provided in accordance with and subject to the terms of the applicable plan, agreement or program and may change from time to time. Contact your TJX representative for more information.

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TJ Maxx At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you’re working in our four global Home Offices, Distribution Centers or Retail Stores—TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Homegoods, Homesense, Sierra, Winners, and TK Maxx, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer.

Job Description

Who you are working for?

At the TJX Companies, Inc., you'll not only enjoy the security of working for a stable and profitable industry leader, but you'll also enjoy the amazing company culture, and that’s just the beginning. Our Distribution Centers are the key to getting new products to our stores, we move a lot of inventory at all times of the day and that takes working, learning, and growing together. When you’re a part of our TJX family, you have the full support of a diverse, close-knit team in our Distribution Centers.

What’s In It for You?

/ Competitive wages

/ Culture that prioritizes health & safety

/ Clean and climate-controlled workspace

/ Paid vacation and sick time

/ Benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k and 401k match, Associate discount

/ Union Environment

What you’ll be doing

The Skilled Tech Mechanic assists in the installation, maintenance, repair, and fabrication of DC equipment and facilities under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor. Recommend solutions for problems and poses the ability to work independently on routine problems/minor repairs. Be on call for emergencies while working, ability to handle multiple projects and daily activities, and meet timelines.

Job

include

/ Must be able to use hand and power tools and other equipment as necessary to complete assignments including building maintenance, electrical wiring, conveyor repairs, packaging equipment, and hydraulics.

/ Proficiently operate various power industrial trucks safely and efficiently.

/ Possess and demonstrate carpentry skills to include fabrication projects of various materials.

/ Recommends and implements improvements to equipment, operations and procedures and safety as appropriate.

/ Supports maintenance manager, supervisor, and clerk to spec out and orders parts, and help maintain inventory of spares.

/ Facilities testing according to preventative maintenance schedule and report findings and make repairs to keep all building and material handling systems operational.

Continued

/ Experience in industrial maintenance field with demonstrated preventative maintenance experience in material handling systems.

/ Proven proficiency in three or more of the following areas; electrical/electronics, welding/fabrication, plumbing, electro hydraulics, mechanical and electrical drive systems, PLC controlled systems.

/ Familiarity with OSHA/NFPA/NEC standards

/ Understand and knowledgeable of MSDS sheets.

/ Ability to grasp, bend, and lift or otherwise move items weighing up to 75 pounds.

/ Ability to speak and write in English

/ Good communications and writing skills.

/ Proficient in Mechanics Math (included but not limited to fractions & formulas)

/ Capable of completing all company forms and paperwork

/ Ability to work at heights or unusual work positions. Must be able to work from written and oral instructions. Trained in reading mechanical and/or electrical schematic drawings, sketches, manuals, and specifications.

/ Must be able to operate all shop equipment and hand tools. Operate various types of welding equipment.

/ Must maintain housekeeping standards

/ Must maintain OSHA Power Equipment Certification

/ Must maintain safe work practices.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Frequent exposure to lubricants, chemical vapors, aerosols, and other physical demands requiring certain levels of tolerance for working in adverse conditions i.e., noise, dust, heat, weather, conditions is necessary.

Associate discount; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); smoking cessation support; bereavement leave; 401(k) Associate contributions; credit union; cell phone discounts. Also, those who meet certain service or hours

Address

135 Goddard Memorial Drive

Location

USA TJ Maxx Distribution Center Worcester

This position has a starting pay range of $20.00 to $25.75 per hour. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.

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