Maintenance Tech Specialist

Federal Express Corporation; Kernersville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Technician III to support preventative and predictive maintenance of material handling systems. You will diagnose mechanical, electrical, and PLC/controls issues and perform repairs to minimize downtime.

The role requires reading schematics, using EAM software, adhering to safety standards, and collaborating with higher level technicians on complex projects.

Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical power transmission, electrical and PLC/controls.
• Ability to read schematics and engineering specifications to troubleshoot.
• Experience with welding/fabrication and repair of industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance and repairs on material handling systems.
• Interpret electrical/mechanical schematics and manuals to diagnose faults.
• Utilize EAM software to enter/retrieve maintenance data and track work orders.
• Maintain safety standards and participate in trainings and safety meetings.
• Assist higher level technicians on complex control systems and projects.

Skills

Mechanical power transmission

Electrical systems

PLC/controls

Welding/fabrication

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Industrial Maintenance/Mechatronics certificates

Electrical or mechanical trade certificate

Associate degree in related area preferred

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.

Essential Functions

• Under minimal supervision, provides preventative and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of material handling systems through demonstrated proficiency in mechanical power transmission and electrical with working knowledge of PLC/controls and welding/fabrication
• Adheres to all applicable safety standards and promotes a safe work environment by attending safety meetings and required trainings and addressing all safety concerns
• Will interpret electrical or mechanical schematics, manufacturer’s manuals and engineering specifications to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair system faults and failures or determine escalation
• Responds to sort calls to diagnose problems and make repairs
• Ability to utilize the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software to enter and retrieve prescribed data
• Complex skills required in diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical and/or PLC/controls failures
• May rely on higher level Technicians in complex control systems issues
• May begin to read PLC and have the ability to burn EEPROMs
• May begin to assist lower level technicians
• May begin to develop scopes of work and project plans for small scale projects to be executed at a local level
• May be required to work a flexible schedule including all days and shifts as the business need dictates.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Examples of what you can expect to learn in the Tech III level (does not include all areas/responsibilities)

Mechanical

• Understand power transmission concepts, such as gear ratios, service factor, horsepower and frame size to repair/replace a failed gearbox and/or motor when the correct replacement parts are not available
• Understand mechanical design concepts to be able to replace failed pulleys and bearings with replacements that don’t match design without impacting performance of a conveyor (speed, torque, etc.)
• Can read, interpret and create or modify mechanical drawings

Electrical

• Use a digital multimeter to resistance test de-energized circuits.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose both the power and the control branch of motor controls circuits.
• Read, interpret and create or modify electrical drawings/schematics

PLC/Controls

• Go online with PLC processors to aid in troubleshooting
• Burn EEPROMs
• Understand PLC networks, such as ControlNet, DeviceNet, etc.

Welding or Fabrication

• MIG, stick and TIG weld in all positions.
• Understand difference between structural and non-structural welds and when to apply them
• Repair broken components where factors such as position or load may impact the repair, such as motor mounting plates or conveyor legs.
• Use vertical mill/drill and other machining tools

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

Pay Transparency

$20.35 - $47.47 per hour

Additional Details

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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