Industrial Maintenance Electrician Mechanic

hcmportal; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

UPS is seeking Building and Systems Engineering (BaSE) Mechanics in the Richmond, VA area. This role focuses on maintenance to keep a package handling facility operating efficiently in a fast-paced, 24 x 7 environment.

A strong electrical background is required and candidates must pass an electrical assessment. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and repairing AC/DC electrical equipment, motors, conveyors, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, welding, and performing preventive maintenance

Qualifications

• Strong electrical background and must pass electrical assessment.
• Experience with AC/DC equipment, conveyors, motors and sensors.
• Welding and fabrication skills may be required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting, adjusting, and replacing AC and DC electrical equipment and components.
• Inspecting and repairing motors, conveyors, rollers, belts, and related mechanical parts.
• Maintaining pneumatic equipment such as diverters, hoses, and coils.
• Maintaining hydraulic systems including hoses, fittings, cylinders, and pumps.
• Welding handrails, supports, and equipment per scope of work.
• Performing preventive maintenance inspections of plant equipment and conveyors.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Welding

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 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. Candidate requires strong electrical background and must pass electrical assessment.

Responsibilities and Duties

• 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

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.

UPS does consider job applicants with prior criminal convictions

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 $44.25/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.