Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician – Electrical/PLC

FedEx; Kernersville (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation maintains and repairs material handling systems, focusing on mechanical power transmission, electrical and PLC/controls proficiency. The role requires troubleshooting, interpreting schematics, and safe work practices.

Tech III responsibilities include learning to burn EEPROMs, assist higher-level technicians, and support small project scopes at a local level, with flexible scheduling as needed.

Qualifications

• Four years in Industrial Maintenance required; PLC/Controls and welding/fabrication skills.
• High school diploma or GED; related certificates preferred.
• Experience reading electrical/mechanical schematics and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on material handling systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and PLC/controls components.
• Interpret schematics and manuals to diagnose faults and escalate when needed.
• Enter and retrieve data in the EAM system as required.
• Read PLCs, burn EEPROMs, and assist with small projects planning.

Skills

Mechanical power transmission

Electrical knowledge

PLC/Controls

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certificates in Industrial Maintenance/Mechatronics

Associate degree preferred

Tools

EAM software

Digital multimeter

Microsoft Office

Job description

Federal Express Corporation maintains and repairs material handling systems, focusing on mechanical power transmission, electrical and PLC/controls proficiency. The role requires troubleshooting, interpreting schematics, and safe work practices.

Tech III responsibilities include learning to burn EEPROMs, assist higher-level technicians, and support small project scopes at a local level, with flexible scheduling as needed.