Maintenance Technician I

FedEx Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The FedEx Industrial Maintenance team in Chicago seeks a Maintenance Technician I to perform preventative and predictive maintenance and repair of material handling systems. You will work with mechanical power transmission, electrical/PLC controls, welding and fabrication, with supervision as you build deeper skills.

You will diagnose simple mechanical and electrical issues, follow safety standards, participate in smaller projects, and may work a flexible schedule to meet business needs while

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Demonstrated basic mechanical aptitude through background or hobbies.
• Two years of FedEx Operations Sortation equipment knowledge or enrollment in related certificate/degree program.
• Military technical or related electrical/mechanical experience will be considered.
• Basic electrical and mechanical skills preferred.
• Able to diagnose simple mechanical power transmission issues.
• Effective verbal and written communication within the department.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and use MS Office.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic preventative and predictive maintenance and repair of material handling systems in mechanical power transmission and expand electrical/PLC/controls and welding skills.
• Diagnose simple mechanical power transmission issues visually or audibly at the component level.
• Adhere to safety standards and attend trainings and safety meetings.
• Require assistance/supervision for maintenance tasks.
• May participate in smaller scope projects.
• May be required to work a flexible schedule including all days and shifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Follow instructions

MS Office

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Digital multimeter

Electrical drawings

MIG welding

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.
• Will diagnose 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.
• Will require assistance/supervision in preventative/corrective maintenance tasks
• May participate 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 in the Maintenance Tech I level (does not include all areas/responsibilities).

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 contacto r
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

Pay Transparency:

Pay: $23.40 - $36.49/hr

Additional Details: Location Starting rate $31.00. Will consider Maintenance Technician I-III based on candidate experience. Must be able to work overnight hours and weekends. Schedule and hours will vary based on business needs.

Pay Transparency:

The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location or locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the ranges for each level in that job family. Actual pay is determined by several job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, experience relative to the job, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment. In California, the compensation listed reflects the range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position upon hire. In New Jersey, any compensable Security and Walk time will be paid to non-exempt/hourly employees at the state minimum wage.

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

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