Maintenance Technician I-1

Supports the FedEx Industrial Maintenance team for material handling to complete preventative and predictive maintenance and repair of material handling systems. Utilizes prescribed processes related to mechanical power transmission, electrical, PLC/controls, welding/fabrication, and other industrial maintenance systems. May troubleshoot component and system issues.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic preventative and predictive maintenance and repair of material handling systems, primarily in mechanical power transmission, while building skills in electrical, PLC/controls, and welding/fabrication.
• Diagnoses simple mechanical power transmission issues visually or audibly at the single component level.
• Adheres to all applicable safety standards, promotes a safe work environment by attending safety meetings, required trainings, and addressing safety concerns.
• Requires assistance or supervision in preventative and corrective maintenance tasks.
• May participate in smaller scope projects.
• May be required to work a flexible schedule, including all days and shifts as dictated by business needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Examples of Learning Objectives

• Mechanical:
  • Identify a failed bearing or gearbox on a single conveyor and successfully repair it.
  • Lace and track a conveyor belt.
  • Familiar with mechanical drawings and manufacturers' manuals.
• Electrical:
  • Use a digital multimeter on AC/DC voltage and continuity settings to identify a failed or stuck relay or contactor.
  • Identify and replace a failed photo eye.
  • Familiar with electrical drawings/schematics and manufacturers' manuals.
• PLC/Controls:
  • Identify PLC components.
• Welding or Fabrication:
  • MIG or stick weld.

Requirements

• 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 a related discipline.
• Related military technical experience and electrical or mechanical trade experience will be considered.

Skills

• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Basic electrical and mechanical skills preferred.
• Ability to solve basic mechanical or electrical problems, including understanding of basic engineering formulas.
• 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.
• Time management and organizational skills.

Job Conditions

• Use of hand tools and possibly power tools.
• May work in hot or cold temperatures.
• May need to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and squat.

Preferred Qualifications

Pay transparency: Compensation for this role is determined by several job-related factors, including experience, tenure, market level, performance, and work assignment.

Pay

$20.35 - $47.47 per hour

Schedule

Full-time position. Schedule to be determined.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits available. Click here for details.