Maintenance Tech Specialist

FedEx Group; Kernersville (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Group in Kernersville, NC is seeking a Maintenance Technician III to support preventative and predictive maintenance and repair of material handling systems. You will apply mechanical power transmission, electrical, PLC/controls and welding/fabrication skills to keep operations running smoothly.

Candidates must read schematics, troubleshoot problems, and collaborate with operations, vendors and maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; related certificates preferred.
• Six years of maintenance experience in material handling or similar systems.
• Certifications and degrees may be assessed for relevancy.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance and repairs on material handling systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and PLC/controls issues and repair as needed.
• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.

Skills

Mechanical power transmission

Electrical systems

PLC/Controls

Welding & fabrication

Troubleshooting

Schematic reading

EAM software

Microsoft Office

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Industrial Maintenance/Mechatronics certificates

Associate degree preferred

Tools

EAM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Maintenance Technician III supports the FedEx industrial maintenance of 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.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

Pay Transparency:

Pay: $20.35 - $47.47 per hour

Additional Details:

For details on our comprehensive benefits, click here.

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

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].

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• Know Your Rights
• Pay Transparency
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

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