Maintenance Technician III

Federal Express Corporation; La Grange Highlands (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Technician in Illinois to perform skilled maintenance on mechanical power transmission, electrical systems, and PLCs. The role requires strong problem solving, ability to read schematics, and experience with EAM software and MS Office.

This is a full-time, overnight shift position (Wed-Sat 3:00am-1:30pm) with a 40-hour workweek. A high school diploma or GED is required, with certificates in maintenance or an associate degree

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certificates in Industrial Maintenance/Mechatronics or related area; associate degree preferred.
• Four years of Industrial Maintenance experience with mechanical, electrical and PLC/controls skills.

Skills

Power transmission

Electrical knowledge

PLC/Controls

Welding & fabrication

Schematic interpretation

Troubleshooting

EAM software

MS Office

Communication

Collaboration

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certificates in Industrial Maintenance/Mechatronics or related trade

Associate degree preferred

Tools

EAM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

• Four (4) years experience in Industrial Maintenance with proficiency in knowledge and demonstrated skills in mechanical power transmission, electrical and working knowledge of PLC/Controls and 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 procedures as directed by work orders or high-level technicians/management
• Ability to interpret electrical or mechanical schematics, manufacturer's manuals and engineering specifications to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair system faults and failures or determine escalation
• Ability to utilize the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software to enter and retrieve prescribed data
• Ability to solve mechanical or electrical problems, which may include understanding of engineering formulas
• Ability to diagnose mechanical power transmission, electrical or PLC/controls issues by troubleshooting at multiple component and system level
• 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 that failures or projects may require
• 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:

This is a FT-40hrs. Position. Wed-Sat 3:00am-1:30pm Posting Closes: Sept 17, 2026@ 5:00pm

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.

Pay:

$24.75-$38.43

Additional Details:

Updated resume required to determine qualifications.

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 Notice (bilingual)
• Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)