Maintenance Technician I

Federal Express Corporation; Van Buren Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation in Van Buren, MI seeks a skilled maintenance technician to perform preventative and predictive maintenance on material handling systems, troubleshoot PLCs, controls, electrical and mechanical systems, and mentor junior technicians.

You will develop scopes of work, manage small projects, interpret engineering drawings, and ensure safety standards. The role may require variable shifts and hands-on fabrication and welding as part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Six years of experience in FedEx maintenance or similar material handling systems.
• Certificates in Industrial Maintenance/Mechatronics or related area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on material handling systems.
• Diagnose and repair complex electrical and mechanical faults.
• Mentor and train lower-level technicians and develop training programs.
• Develop scopes of work and small local projects and manage safety training.

Skills

Mechanical power transmission

Electrical systems

PLC/Controls troubleshooting

Welding/fabrication

Troubleshooting and repair

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Industrial Maintenance/Mechatronics certificates

Associate degree preferred

Tools

EAM software

Microsoft Office

PLC programming tools

Job description

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. The desired location for this position would be Van Buren, MI. Employees will be required to work at the FedEx location five days a week

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)