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Requirements found

Inventory (must) Writing (must) Scheduling (must) Excel (must) Word (must) Outlook (must)

What this posting asks for

Level: Senior — The posting asks for 5 years of experience.

Main responsibilities

  • Assists other technicians and/or mechanics in the repair and maintenance of equipment, and diagnoses mechanical and electrical problems using technical drawi…
  • Responsible for performing, independently or with minimal guidance, audits, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of automated material handlin…
  • Must have experience with 3 phase systems up to 480VAC, including repair, installation and maintenance.
  • Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment according to safety and quality procedures.
  • Provides resolutions to mechanical, technical/controls issues.
  • Troubleshoots and repairs key components for the Fulfillment Center. Participates in cleaning the conveyor systems and maintenance area as appropriate
  • Completes work orders, other written or computer ‐ based documents according to established procedures.
  • Working at heights of 40ft or more will be required.
  • Assists with maintaining inventory of company-supplied tools.
  • Must be willing and able to be certified on powered industrial equipment.

Competencies an interviewer will look for

  • Technical skill Core
    In the posting: “Assists other technicians and/or mechanics in the repair and maintenance of equipment, and diagnoses mechanical and electrical problems using technical drawi…” · “Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment according to safety and quality procedures.” · “Must be willing and able to be certified on powered industrial equipment.”
    Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
  • Problem solving Core
    In the posting: “The {{JOB_NAME}} is responsible for performing, with minimal guidance, audits, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of automated material hand…” · “Assists other technicians and/or mechanics in the repair and maintenance of equipment, and diagnoses mechanical and electrical problems using technical drawi…” · “Responsible for performing, independently or with minimal guidance, audits, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of automated material handlin…”
    Show it by: Describes a real problem, the options considered and the one chosen; Shows how the cause was found, not just the fix.
  • Attention to detail and quality Core
    In the posting: “At ALO, our focus is on our associate culture, customer promise, quality, Technician and safety.” · “Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment according to safety and quality procedures.” · “Command of basic math skills to ensure accurate inventory.”
    Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.
  • Communication Core
    In the posting: “Ability to read, recognize, write, and follow applicable numbers and directives (verbal and written) in English.” · “Must be able to hear and understand verbal instructions.”
    Show it by: Adapts the message to the listener; Gives an example of explaining something clearly in writing or speech.
  • Customer focus Core
    In the posting: “At ALO, our focus is on our associate culture, customer promise, quality, Technician and safety.” · “Experience working with and managing outside vendors, customers, and business partners”
    Show it by: Puts the customer's need in their own words; Shows a result for the customer, not only for the company.
  • Stakeholder management Core
    In the posting: “Experience working with and managing outside vendors, customers, and business partners” · “Prior working knowledge of current building vendors, software, platforms, and systems desired”
    Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.
  • Ownership and accountability Supporting
    In the posting: “Responsible for performing, independently or with minimal guidance, audits, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of automated material handlin…”
    Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it.
  • Leadership and mentoring Supporting
    In the posting: “Other duties as instructed by supervision/management.”
    Show it by: Describes setting direction or a standard others followed; Names someone they coached and what changed for them.
  • Planning and organisation Supporting
    In the posting: “Ability to maintain a flexible schedule, including holidays and weekends as necessary.”
    Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
  • Data and analysis Supporting
    In the posting: “Adept at analyzing and resolving mechanical and technical issues.”
    Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
  • Adaptability and learning Supporting
    In the posting: “Ability to maintain a flexible schedule, including holidays and weekends as necessary.”
    Show it by: Describes learning something new quickly and using it; Shows a change of plan and how they adjusted.

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  1. Tell me about yourself. Dedicated step-by-step practice.
  2. If an interviewer asks something improper How to respond to questions about age, family, origin or health.
  3. Built from this posting (8):
  4. Walk me through a piece of work where you used your strongest technical skill. What exactly did you do? From this posting
  5. Tell me about a difficult problem you solved at work. How did you find the cause? From this posting
  6. Tell me about a time you caught an error before it reached a customer or a report. From this posting
  7. Tell me about a time you had to explain something complex to someone outside your field. From this posting
  8. How have you used inventory in your work? Walk me through one real example. From this posting
  9. Tell me about a problem you solved using writing. From this posting
  10. Tell me about a time you helped someone on your team get better at their work. From this posting
  11. Tell me about a task you took from start to finish without anyone asking you to. From this posting
  12. You find that the inventory count does not match the system. What do you do?
  13. Two managers ask you to book the same room at the same time. What do you do?
  14. How have you used spreadsheets in your work?
  15. Describe a time you handled an upset customer or colleague.
  16. Tell me about a time you had several deadlines at once. How did you decide what to do first?
  17. Give an example of a mistake you caught before it caused a problem.
  18. Tell me about a time you taught someone how to do something.
  19. Describe a time you took the lead without being asked.
  20. Tell me about a time you had to explain something complicated in simple terms.
  21. Describe a process you improved.
  22. Do you have any questions for us?
  23. Why do you want to work here?
  24. Why is there a gap in your employment? Difficult question
  25. Why did you leave your last job? Difficult question
  26. Why are you changing careers? Difficult question
  27. What is your greatest weakness? Difficult question
  28. What are your salary expectations? Difficult question
  29. You seem overqualified for this role. Why do you want it? Difficult question
  30. Improper-question practice: How old are you? / Do you have children? / Where are you from originally?
  31. A customer is angry about a delay you did not cause. What do you do?
  32. How do you keep track of many open customer requests?
  33. Tell me about a time you could not give a customer what they wanted.
  34. Tell me about a time a shipment or delivery went wrong.
  35. How do you make sure safety rules are followed on a busy shift?
  36. Tell me about a time you had to enter or check a lot of data accurately.
  37. Tell me about a sale or agreement you are proud of.
  38. A prospect says your price is too high. How do you respond?
  39. How do you keep your pipeline organised?
  40. Tell me about a technical problem you solved on your own.
  41. You find a bug right before a release. What do you do?
  42. Walk me through how you would check whether a report's numbers are right.