Maintenance Mechanic II

FTZ Fritz; Shepherdsville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UPS in Kentucky is seeking a maintenance technician to support and repair automated material handling systems, including AMRs and conveyors. You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and automation issues, perform preventive maintenance, and keep detailed CMMS records.

Flexibility for weekend and overtime, strong troubleshooting abilities, and the ability to read schematics are essential for this fast-paced role in a distribution environment.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude with basic electrical and automation knowledge.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, equipment drawings, and technical docs.
• Experience using hand tools, meters, and basic diagnostic gear.
• Proficient with diagnostic software and CMMS systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Experience in fast-paced distribution or industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair automated material handling equipment including AMRs and conveyors.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and automation issues using schematics and fault codes.
• Respond to equipment failures and downtime to minimize disruption.
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, cleaning, and replacements per standards.
• Support charging infrastructure and assist with recovery of disabled equipment.
• Identify recurring failures and recommend preventive actions.
• Document activities and parts usage in CMMS and related systems.
• Maintain inventory of spare parts, tools, and maintenance supplies.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and vendors to resolve issues.
• Adhere to safety policies including lockout/tagout and PPE requirements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical schematics

Tool usage

Diagnostic software

CMMS

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Tools

Diagnostic software

CMMS

Electronic drawings

Job description

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Job Description

This role supports and maintains an automated Goods-to-Person (GTP) robotic material handling system in a fast-paced operational environment. The system includes autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), robotic workstations, charging equipment, conveyors, sensors, scanners, storage systems, and related controls. The successful candidate will utilize mechanical aptitude, basic electrical knowledge, and troubleshooting skills to inspect, maintain, repair, and support automated equipment while ensuring safe and reliable operation. This position requires working around automated machinery, using diagnostic software, responding to equipment issues in real time, and performing scheduled preventive maintenance. The role also requires flexibility to work varying shifts, weekends, and overtime as business needs dictate.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair automated material handling equipment, including AMRs, robotic workstations, conveyors, sensors, scanners, charging systems, and associated controls.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and automation-related issues using schematics, diagnostics, fault codes, and maintenance procedures.
• Respond to equipment failures, robot faults, communication errors, sensor issues, jams, and other operational disruptions to minimize downtime.
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, cleaning, adjustments, and component replacements in accordance with company standards and manufacturer recommendations.
• Support robot charging infrastructure and assist with recovery or removal of disabled equipment from active operating areas.
• Identify recurring equipment failures and recommend corrective or preventive maintenance actions.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, and parts usage in CMMS and other required systems.
• Maintain inventory of spare parts, tools, and maintenance supplies.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, technical support teams, and equipment vendors to resolve complex issues.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures, including lockout/tagout, PPE requirements, and safe interaction with automated equipment.

Requirements

• Mechanical aptitude with basic electrical and automation knowledge.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, equipment drawings, and technical documentation.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, meters, and basic diagnostic equipment.
• Basic computer proficiency, including use of diagnostic software and electronic work order systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced distribution or industrial environment.
• Availability for weekend maintenance coverage, overtime, and additional hours as needed.
• Must reside within the geographic area of the position.
• Must be flexible to work various shifts on a 4-day/10hours: M,Tu,F,Sa 1st Shift/Mon-Thurs 1st Shift/ M,T,Sa,Su 2nd Shift/ Tu-F 2nd Shift.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience maintaining automated material handling systems, robotics, conveyors, manufacturing equipment, or warehouse automation.
• Experience with Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), or Goods-to-Person systems.
• Experience troubleshooting sensors, motors, batteries, chargers, scanners, and automated equipment.
• Experience using a CMMS for maintenance planning and documentation.
• Technical education, military technical experience, or coursework in industrial maintenance, mechatronics, robotics, electrical systems, or automation.

Physical Requirements

• Regular standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, reaching, lifting, and working around moving automated equipment.
• Ability to safely perform work while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Comfortable working in a physically demanding and fast-paced operational environment.

Job Grade: A16

Deadline to apply: October 9th; 11:59PM

Employee Type: Permanent

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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.

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