BaSE Mechanic

UPS; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401(k)

Pension plan

Medical/dental/vision

Paid time off

Education assistance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

UPS is hiring Building and Systems Engineering (BaSE) Mechanics to maintain a UPS package handling facility. The role encompasses troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems, performing preventive maintenance, and supporting a fast-paced, 24x7 operation across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts.

Ideal candidates have a strong electrical background and must pass an electrical assessment. This permanent position offers weekly pay, a pension plan, 401(k), medical/dental/vision benefits, paid time off,

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, or eligible to work in the U.S.
• Ability to work 1st/2nd/3rd shift in a 24x7 operation.
• Strong electrical background and ability to pass electrical assessment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, adjust, and replace AC and DC electrical equipment such as batteries, control stations, fuses, motor starters, relays, switches, timers, servo driven equipment, photo electrical devices, transducers, VFDs and encoders.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and/or replace motors, reducers, drive chains, sprockets, sheaves, pulleys, rollers, conveyors, bearings, and transfer plates.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and/or replace pneumatic equipment such as diverters, lubricators, hoses, and coils.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and/or replace hydraulic equipment such as hoses, fittings, cylinders, and pumps.
• Welding equipment such as handrails, conveyor supports, package handling equipment, carts, and grating as defined by scope of work.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections of plant equipment such as conveyors, bulk carts, and power industrial equipment.

Skills

Electrical background

Troubleshooting

Job description

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Job Description

UPS is currently hiring Building and Systems Engineering (BaSE) Mechanics. This position is responsible for maintenance activities that are performed to keep a UPS package handling facility operating efficiently and effectively. The work is fast-paced and requires routine interaction with other hub employees. Ideal candidates must be available to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift, in a 24 x 7 operation. This position requires strong electrical background and must pass electrical assessment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting, adjusting, and replacing AC and DC electrical equipment such as batteries, control stations, fuses, motor starters, relays, switches, timers, servo driven equipment, photo electrical devices, transducers, Variable Frequency Drives (VFD’s) and encoders
• Inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and/or replacing mechanical components such as motors, reducers, drive chains, sprockets, sheaves, pulleys, rollers, conveyor belts, bearings, and transfer plates
• Inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and/or replacing pneumatic equipment such as diverters, lubricators, hoses, and coils
• Inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and/or replacing hydraulic equipment such as hoses, fittings, cylinders, and pumps
• Welding equipment such as handrails, conveyor supports, package handling equipment, carts, and grating as defined by scope of work
• Performing preventive maintenance inspections of plant equipment such as conveyors, bulk carts, and power industrial equipment

Employee Type

Permanent

Other Criteria

UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Basic Qualifications

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.

Pay Range

For this union-represented posting, wage rates and ranges and benefit offerings are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions. The starting pay rate for this position starts at $40.01/hr. The company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements. Weekly pay, extensive training, growth opportunities, 401(K), defined-benefit pension plan, medical-dental and vision after waiting and or probation period, paid vacation, paid sick and family and medical leave time as required by law, paid holidays, education assistance program, discounted employee stock purchase program.