Maintenance Technician I - III

Federal Express Corporation; Urbancrest (OH); On-site; USD 33,062 - 52,348; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Technician III to support the maintenance of FedEx material handling systems. You will perform preventative and predictive maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical power transmission, electrical, PLC/controls, and welding/fabrication tasks to keep operations running efficiently.

Interpret schematics and use EAM software to log data, collaborate with senior technicians, and follow safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience performing preventative and predictive maintenance on material handling systems.
• Ability to read electrical or mechanical schematics and manuals to troubleshoot and repair system faults.
• Familiarity with PLC/controls and welding/fabrication processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventative and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of material handling systems.
• Adhere to safety standards and participate in trainings and safety meetings.
• Interpret schematics and manuals to diagnose faults or determine escalation.
• Develop scopes of work and project plans for small-scale local projects.
• Support flexible schedules across days and shifts.

Skills

Mechanical power transmission

Electrical

PLC/Controls

Welding/Fabrication

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Safety awareness

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certificates in Industrial Maintenance/Mechatronics or related area

Associate degree in related area preferred

Tools

Enterprise Asset Management (EAM)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Profile Summary

The Maintenance Technician III supports 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.

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 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.
• Utilizes 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.
• Relies on higher level technicians in complex control systems issues.
• Begins to read PLC and can burn EEPROMs.
• Assists lower-level technicians.
• Develops scopes of work and project plans for small scale projects at a local level.
• Works a flexible schedule including all days and shifts as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Examples of what you can expect to learn in the Tech III level

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 replace failed pulleys and bearings with replacements that don’t match design without impacting conveyor performance.
• 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

• Follow procedures as directed by work orders or high-level technicians/management.
• Utilize Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software to enter and retrieve prescribed data.
• Solve basic mechanical or electrical problems, which may include understanding of basic engineering formulas.
• Diagnose mechanical power transmission and electrical issues by troubleshooting at multiple component levels.
• Effective verbal and written communication within own department to peers, managers, and outside vendors to convey technical data and needs.
• Follow detailed instructions.
• Software skills, including Microsoft Office suite and other web-based applications.
• Possess time management and organizational skills.

Job Conditions

• Use hand tools and possibly power tools.
• Work in hot or cold temperatures.
• Stand, walk, bend, stoop and squat as needed.

Pay Transparency

Maintenance Tech I - $20.35 - $31.73
Maintenance Tech II - $22.50 - $34.97
Maintenance Tech III - $24.75 - $38.43

Additional Details

The desired location for this position would be Grove City/Ohio. Employees will be required to work at the FedEx location five days a week. To be eligible for consideration, you must apply and upload your resume.

Benefits

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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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• Know Your Rights
• Pay Transparency
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

E-Verify Program Participant

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