Industrial Maintenance Electrical Mechanic

UPS; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401(k)

Defined-benefit pension plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave and family leave

Paid holidays

Education assistance program

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

UPS is hiring a Building and Systems Engineering (BaSE) Mechanic for a highly automated hub environment. The role requires strong electrical/controls background and the ability to troubleshoot automated systems, with shift options on 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in a 24x7 operation.

The position involves troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining high-speed material handling systems, motors, drives, sensors, and pneumatic/hydraulic equipment, with opportunities for growth and extensive training.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical and controls background.
• Experience with automated material handling systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot automated systems and pass an electrical assessment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair high-speed automated material handling and sortation systems.
• Apply knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, encoders, and photoeyes to identify and resolve faults.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting of control systems and I/O diagnostics.
• Inspect and repair electrical equipment including motors, drives, and sensors.
• Maintain pneumatic and hydraulic components in automated equipment.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on conveyors and sortation systems.
• Weld and fabricate structural components as needed.

Skills

Electrical background

PLCs and HMIs

Encoders and photoeyes

Troubleshooting automation

Mechanical aptitude

Tools

PLCs

HMIs

Encoders

Photoeyes

VFDs

Job description

Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow—people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.

Job Description

UPS is currently hiring a Building and Systems Engineering (BaSE) Mechanic. This position is responsible for advanced maintenance and troubleshooting activities required to keep a highly automated UPS package handling facility operating efficiently and effectively. The work environment is fast-paced, technology-driven, and requires routine interaction with operations and engineering teams. Ideal candidates must be available to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift in a 24 x 7 operation. Candidates must possess a strong electrical and controls background, demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot automated systems, and pass an electrical assessment.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair high-speed automated material handling and sortation systems in a fully automated hub environment
• Apply working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, encoders, and photoeyes to identify, isolate, and resolve system faults
• Perform advanced troubleshooting of control systems, including input/output diagnostics, sensor alignment, signal loss, and communication failures
• Troubleshoot, adjust, and replace AC and DC electrical equipment such as batteries, control stations, fuses, motor starters, relays, switches, timers, servo-driven equipment, photoelectric devices, transducers, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and encoders
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and/or replace mechanical components such as motors, reducers, drive chains, sprockets, sheaves, pulleys, rollers, conveyor belts, bearings, and transfer plates within automated systems
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and/or replace pneumatic equipment such as diverters, actuators, lubricators, hoses, and coils used in automated sortation equipment
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and/or replace hydraulic equipment such as hoses, fittings, cylinders, and pumps
• Perform system recovery and restore operations following automated equipment failures, minimizing downtime and operational impact
• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance on automated equipment, including conveyors, sortation systems, bulk handling equipment, and power industrial equipment
• Weld and fabricate equipment such as handrails, conveyor supports, and structural components as defined by scope of work

Employee Type

Permanent

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

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.

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 $40.34/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.