Maintenance Technician I

FedEx Group; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to support industrial maintenance for material handling and to perform preventative and predictive maintenance across mechanical, electrical, PLC/controls, welding, and fabrication tasks. You will troubleshoot simple issues, follow safety standards, and work under supervision on smaller projects.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with basic mechanical aptitude and exposure to electrical or mechanical trades.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical aptitude required.
• Some electrical and PLC/controls exposure preferred.
• Ability to diagnose simple mechanical/electrical issues.
• Effective verbal and written communication within department.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic preventive and predictive maintenance on material handling systems.
• Diagnose simple mechanical power transmission issues.
• Follow safety standards and attend trainings.
• Assist with maintenance tasks under supervision.
• Contribute to smaller projects and adapt to varying schedules.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical basics

Troubleshooting

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Maintenance Technician I supports the 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 basic preventative and predictive maintenance and repair of material handling systems in mainly mechanical power transmission and will work to build stronger skills in electrical and PLC/controls and welding/fabrication.
• Diagnoses simple mechanical power transmission issues visually or audibly apparent at the single component level.
• Adheres to all applicable safety standards and promotes a safe work environment by attending safety meetings and required trainings and addressing all safety concerns.
• Requires assistance/supervision in preventative/corrective maintenance tasks.
• Participates in smaller scope projects.
• 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 AT THE MAINTENANCE TECH I LEVEL

Mechanical

• Identify a failed bearing or gearbox on a single convey and successfully repair.
• Ability to lace and track a conveyor belt.
• Familiar with mechanical drawings and manufacturers’ manuals.

Electrical

• Use a digital multimeter on AC/DC voltage and continuity setting to identify a failed or stuck relay or contactor.
• Identify and replace a failed photo eye.
• Familiar with electrical drawings/schematics and manufacturers’ manuals.

PLC/Controls

• Identify PLC components.

Welding or Fabrication

• MIG or stick weld.

MINIMUM EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED required with minimum skill requirements.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated basic mechanical aptitude through background or hobbies in agriculture, automotive or other technical areas.
• In lieu of demonstrated mechanical aptitude, two (2) years of FedEx Operations Sortation equipment knowledge will be considered or currently enrolled in a certificate or degree program for Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics or related discipline.
• Related military technical experience and electrical or mechanical trade experience will be considered.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Possess basic mechanical aptitude.
• Basic electrical and mechanical skills preferred.
• Ability to solve basic mechanical or electrical problems, which may include understanding of basic engineering formulas.
• Ability to diagnose simple mechanical power transmission issues visually or audibly apparent at the single component level.
• Effective verbal and written communication within own department to peers, managers, and outside vendors to convey basic technical data and needs.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions.
• 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.

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].

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

• Know Your Rights
• 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).

• E-Verify Notice (bilingual)
• Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)