Maintenance Tech Specialist

FedEx

Van Buren Charter Township (MI)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 54,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

FedEx is seeking a Maintenance Technician Specialist to support industrial material handling systems. You will perform preventative and predictive maintenance, troubleshoot complex electrical/mechanical/PLC issues, and mentor junior technicians.

You will design training programs and collaborate with vendors and corporate teams to ensure resources and training are available locally. You will interpret schematics, follow FedEx safety standards, and lead small projects while adapting to a flexible

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.
Certificates in Industrial Maintenance/Mechatronics, electrical or mechanical trade or related area and an associate degree preferred.
Six (6) years' experience in FedEx Industrial Maintenance or similar material handling systems.

Responsibilities

Provide preventative and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of material handling systems.
Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, electrical and PLC issues.
Interpret schematics, manuals and engineering specs to troubleshoot faults.
Mentor and train lower‑level technicians; develop training programs.
Assist with project scopes and coordination across shifts.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC/Controls

Welding & fabrication

Mechanical power transmission

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Mechatronics cert

Electrical/Mechanical trade cert

Associate degree preferred

Tools

EAM software

MS Office

Job description

The Maintenance Technician Specialist supports the FedEx Industrial maintenance of material handling through the application and demonstration of highly advanced knowledge and skills in all disciplines relating to the material handling system. The Maintenance Tech Specialist is considered the subject matter expert on all aspects of the material handling system and any interconnectedness with communication and support systems in the domiciled facility. The specialist is also responsible for the design and implementation of training and development programs for all site‑specific equipment. This may include working with vendors, integrators, manufacturers, installers, and corporate support teams to ensure all necessary resources are available at the local level, that and all technicians have been effectively trained in the maintenance and troubleshooting of all equipment and systems and training of equipment operators in the correct use of the material handling system when necessary. The Maintenance Tech Specialist will act as a mentor to lower level technicians.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Under minimal supervision, provides preventative and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of material handling systems through demonstrated proficiency in mechanical power transmission, electrical and PLC/controls with advanced 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 follow and create procedures as necessary as they relate to the maintenance of the site‑specific equipment and processes following prescribed FedEx standards
Will interpret data from various sources (i.e. predictive tools, control systems, etc.) to determine the needs of the department and operation
Diagnoses and repairs the most complex problems with any system in the facility
Interprets electrical or mechanical schematics, manufacturer's manuals and engineering specifications to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair the most complex system faults and failures or determine escalation
Responds to sort calls to diagnose problems and make repairs
Utilizes the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software to enter and retrieve prescribed data
Diagnoses the skill gaps of lower level technical and effectively develop and implement training programs
Mentors and assists lower‑level technicians
Develops scopes of work and project plans for small scale projects to be executed at a local level and complete projects through effective use of entire team across multiple shiftsWill create and implement projects to train and develop departmental staff
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 Specialist level (does not include all areas/responsibilities).

Mechanical

Familiar with all FedEx mechanical design specifications and how they relate to the material handling
Design a mechanical system, such as a conveyor, utilizing accepted mechanical design standards and FedEx specifications, such as horsepower, load, torque, speed, etc.
Read, interpret and create or modify mechanical drawings. Is also familiar with where drawings are housed and the process to procure drawings that are not available

Electrical

Familiar with all FedEx electrical design specifications and how they relate to the material handling system
Design and install an electrical circuit, such as a start/stop or e‑stop circuit, utilizing accepted electrical design standards and FedEx specifications, such as wire size, approved manufacturers, etc..
Read, interpret and create or modify electrical drawings. Is also familiar with where drawings are housed and the process to procure drawings that are not available

PLC/Controls

Make edits to PLC with instruction from Systems Engineers
Upload from and download to PLCs
Configure devices on the PLC network, such as VFDs and network cards, if necessary
Update firmware on PLC components

Welding or Fabrication

Determine which type of welding is both best and appropriate for which conditions
Teach and train on welding theory and application
Fabricate load bearing structures per the necessary standards, such as an elevated motor drive frame or maintenance platform

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: $20.35- $39.11

Pay:

Additional Details: Schedule: Evenings/Nights; Sunday-Thursday , Monday-Friday or Tuesday-Saturday

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 .

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Pay Transparency
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Employee Polygraph Protection Act

E-Verify Program Participant: Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only).