Maintenance Technician III-2

Supports the FedEx industrial maintenance of 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 systems issues.

Responsibilities

• Provides preventative and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of material handling systems with demonstrated proficiency in mechanical power transmission and electrical, and working knowledge of PLC/controls and welding/fabrication.
• Adheres to all applicable safety standards; promotes a safe work environment by attending safety meetings, required trainings, and addressing safety concerns.
• Interprets electrical or mechanical schematics, manufacturer’s manuals, and engineering specifications to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair system faults 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.
• Diagnoses and troubleshoots mechanical, electrical, and/or PLC/controls failures with complex skills.
• May rely on higher-level Technicians for complex control systems issues.
• May read PLCs and burn EEPROMs.
• May assist lower-level technicians.
• May develop scopes of work and project plans for small-scale local 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 Expected Skills

• Mechanical:
  • Understands power transmission concepts (gear ratios, service factor, horsepower, frame size) to repair/replace failed gearboxes/motors when correct parts are unavailable.
  • Understands mechanical design concepts to replace failed pulleys and bearings with non-matching replacements without impacting conveyor performance (speed, torque).
  • Can read, interpret, and create or modify mechanical drawings.
• Electrical:
  • Uses a digital multimeter to resistance test de-energized circuits.
  • Troubleshoots and diagnoses both power and control branches of motor control circuits.
  • Reads, interprets, and creates or modifies electrical drawings/schematics.
• PLC/Controls:
  • Goes online with PLC processors to aid in troubleshooting.
  • Burns EEPROMs.
  • Understands PLC networks (e.g., ControlNet, DeviceNet).
• Welding/Fabrication:
  • Performs MIG, stick, and TIG welding in all positions.
  • Understands the difference between structural and non-structural welds and when to apply them.
  • Repairs broken components where factors like position or load may impact the repair (e.g., motor mounting plates, conveyor legs).
  • Uses vertical mill/drill and other machining tools.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certificates in Industrial Maintenance/Mechatronics, electrical, or mechanical trade, or an associate degree in a related area preferred.
• Four (4) years of experience in Industrial Maintenance with proficiency in mechanical power transmission, electrical, and working knowledge of PLC/Controls and welding/fabrication (through job experience, related military experience, and/or education).

Skills

• 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 for troubleshooting and repair.
• Proficiency in using Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software.
• Ability to solve mechanical or electrical problems, including understanding engineering formulas.
• Diagnoses mechanical power transmission, electrical, or PLC/controls issues by troubleshooting at multiple component and system levels.
• Effective verbal and written communication within the department, with peers, managers, and vendors to convey technical data and needs.
• Collaborates successfully with department, operations, vendors, and support teams for failures or projects.
• 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.

Pay

$20.35 - $47.47 per hour

Benefits

For details on comprehensive benefits, visit FedEx benefits page.