Maintenance Technician I: Material Handling & PLC Skills

FedEx; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to support industrial maintenance on material handling systems. You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose simple mechanical issues, and assist with PLC/controls tasks while maintaining safety standards.

The role offers learning in electrical, PLC, welding/fabrication, and mechanical power transmission with potential for larger projects and a flexible schedule to meet business needs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform basic preventative and predictive maintenance and repair of material handling systems.
• Diagnose simple mechanical power transmission issues visually or audibly at the component level.
• Adhere to safety standards and participate in safety trainings.
• May require supervision on maintenance tasks and assist with projects.
• Be flexible with schedule to cover multiple shifts as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic mechanical aptitude

Electrical basics

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

FedEx is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to support industrial maintenance on material handling systems. You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose simple mechanical issues, and assist with PLC/controls tasks while maintaining safety standards.

The role offers learning in electrical, PLC, welding/fabrication, and mechanical power transmission with potential for larger projects and a flexible schedule to meet business needs.