Maintenance Technician I - III

FedEx Group; Kentucky; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maintenance Technician III supports FedEx industrial maintenance of material handling systems, performing preventative and predictive maintenance and repair across mechanical power transmission, electrical, PLC/controls, welding and fabrication.

You will troubleshoot components, interpret schematics and manuals, use EAM software to log data, and collaborate with higher level technicians on complex control systems, with a flexible schedule as needed.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in Industrial Maintenance/Mechatronics with competency in at least two specialty skills in mechanical power transmission, electrical, or PLC/Controls, with basic welding/fabrication skills required.
• Related military experience will be considered.
• In lieu of experience, an associate degree in an Industrial Maintenance/electrical/mechanical trade or related certificates or other degrees may be considered equivalent.
• Ability to read electrical/mechanical schematics and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventative and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of material handling systems.
• Adhere to safety standards and attend trainings and promote a safe work environment.
• Interpret electrical or mechanical schematics, manuals and engineering specs to diagnose faults or determine escalation.
• Respond to sort calls to diagnose problems and make repairs.
• Utilize the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software to log data.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and PLC/controls failures.
• May assist higher level technicians and develop scopes of work for small projects.
• May work a flexible schedule as business needs dictate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical & PLC basics

Mechanical power transmission

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Industrial Maintenance/Mechatronics certificates

Associate degree in related area

Tools

EAM software

Multimeter

Job description

Job Profile Summary

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

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

• Two (2) years experience in Industrial Maintenance/Mechatronics with competency in at least two specialty skills in mechanical power transmission, electrical, or PLC/Controls, with basic welding/fabrication skills required.
• Related military experience will be considered.
• In lieu of experience, an associate degree in an Industrial Maintenance/electrical/mechanical trade or related certificates or other degrees may be considered equivalent.
• 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 procedures as directed by work orders or high-level technicians/management.
• Ability to utilize the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software to enter and retrieve prescribed data.
• Ability to solve basic mechanical or electrical problems, which may include understanding of basic engineering formulas.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical power transmission and electrical issues by troubleshooting at multiple component level.
• Effective verbal and written communication within own department to peers, managers, and outside vendors to convey 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].

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• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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