Maintenance Tech Specialist

FedEx; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the logistics sector is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Kansas City, Missouri. The ideal candidate will have expertise in mechanical power transmission and electrical systems, along with experience in preventative maintenance and troubleshooting. The role involves hands-on work with material handling systems and requires a high school diploma or GED, ideally with additional certificates in industrial maintenance. Successful applicants will demonstrate problem-solving abilities and strong collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Six years of experience, four in FedEx Industrial Maintenance or similar.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Effective communication skills with colleagues and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Provides preventative and predictive maintenance for material handling systems.
• Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical and electrical issues.
• Adheres to safety standards and participates in safety training.

Skills

Mechanical power transmission

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC controls

Welding

Fabrication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certificates in Industrial Maintenance / Mechatronics

Associate degree in a related area

Job description

The Maintenance Technician specialist supports the FedEx FedEx Industrial Maintenance for material handling to complete preventative and predictive maintenance and repair of material handling systems. Will utilize prescribed processes as they relate to mechanical power transmission, electrical, PLC / controls, welding / fabrication and other industrial maintenance related systems. May troubleshoot component and systems issues.

Essential Functions

• Provides preventative and predictive maintenance and repair of material handling systems through demonstrated competency of two or more specialty skills of mechanical power transmission and / or electrical and / or PLC / controls with basic welding / fabrication skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical problems and failures within the material handling system but rely on higher level technicians and / or management to make final decisions on more complex issues.
• Adheres to all applicable safety standards and promotes a safe work environment by attending safety meetings and required trainings and addressing all safety concerns.
• Responds to sort calls to diagnose problems and make repairs.
• May troubleshoot multiple component issues.
• Ability to utilize the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software to enter and retrieve prescribed data.
• Somewhat complex skills required in diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical failures.
• May rely on higher level Technicians to assist in more complex troubleshooting and issues.
• May be involved in smaller scope projects.
• May be required to work a flexible schedule including all days and shifts as the business need dictates. Examples of what you may learn while in the Tech II level (does not include all areas / responsibilities).
• Identify what component of a conveyor (bearing, pulley, etc.) has caused a conveyor belt to become tracked incorrectly and repair / replace it.
• Ability to diagnose a power transmission failure by determining which component has failed, such as motor failure, gearbox failure, or possible locked up pulley or roller.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and manuals.
• Ability to use a digital multimeter on AC / DC voltage, continuity, and resistance settings to find failed components and shorted wires.
• Ability to test a relay or contactor to determine which contacts are bad, not just that the component itself has failed.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings / schematics and manuals.
• Open PLC programs offline.
• Troubleshoot electrical controls issues utilizing the I / O lights on a PLC.
• Welding or Fabrication.
• MIG and stick weld in multiple positions (vertical, overhead, etc.).
• Weld new parts together using appropriate rods, wire, gas, etc.
• Fabricate basic parts such as a guard or bracket.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED required

Certificates in Industrial Maintenance / Mechatronics, electrical or mechanical trade or related area and an associate degree in a related area preferred.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

Six (6) year’s experience, four (4) of those in FedEx Industrial Maintenance or external supporting similar material handling systems by demonstrating subject matter expertise in mechanical power transmission, electrical and PLC / Controls and advanced welding / fabrication skills through job experience, related military experience and / or related education required.

Multiple certificates and degrees may be assessed by manager and HR to determine relevancy to minimum qualifications and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to follow detailed procedures as directed by work orders or management

Ability to anticipate, identify and repair problems using sound judgement and fact-based analysis

Ability to solve mechanical or electrical problems, which may include understanding of engineering formulas

Subject matter expertise in electrical, mechanical and PLC / controls troubleshooting, repair and installation which may be with multiple components and systems level

Ability to read, interpret and create electrical and mechanical schematics

Ability to utilize the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software to enter and retrieve prescribed data

Effective verbal and written communication within own department to peers, managers, and outside vendors to convey technical data and needs

Need to collaborate successfully with department, operations, vendors and support teams in failures or projects when required

Software skills, including Microsoft Office suite and other web-based applications

Possess time management and organizational skills

JOB CONDITIONS

Will need to use hand tools and possibly power tools

May be working in hot or cold temperatures

May need to stand, walk, bend, stoop and squat

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Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets / Disability.

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