Industrial Maintenance Technician I-III

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician III supports the FedEx Ground industrial maintenance of material handling to complete preventative and predictive maintenance and repair of material handling systems. Will utilize prescribed processes as they relate to mechanical power transmission, electrical, PLC/controls, welding/fabrication and other industrial maintenance related systems. May troubleshoot component and systems issues.

Essential Functions

Under minimal supervision, provides preventative and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of material handling systems through demonstrated proficiency in mechanical power transmission and electrical with working knowledge of PLC/controls and welding/fabricationAdheres to all applicable safety standards and promotes a safe work environment by attending safety meetings and required trainings and addressing all safety concernsWill interpret electrical or mechanical schematics, manufacturer’s manuals and engineering specifications to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair system faults and failures or determine escalationResponds to sort calls to diagnose problems and make repairsAbility to utilize the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software to enter and retrieve prescribed dataComplex skills required in diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical and/or PLC/controls failuresMay rely on higher level Technicians in complex control systems issuesMay begin to read PLC and have the ability to burn EEPROMs May begin to assist lower level techniciansMay begin to develop scopes of work and project plans for small scale projects to be executed at a local levelMay be required to work a flexible schedule including all days and shifts as the business need dictates. Examples of what you can expect to learn in the Tech III level (does not include all areas/responsibilities).

Mechanical

Understand power transmission concepts, such as gear ratios, service factor, horsepower and frame size to repair/replace a failed gearbox and/or motor when the correct replacement parts are not availableUnderstand mechanical design concepts to be able to replace failed pulleys and bearings with replacements that don’t match design without impacting performance of a conveyor (speed, torque, etc.)Can read, interpret and create or modify mechanical drawings

Electrical

Use a digital multimeter to resistance test de-energized circuits.Troubleshoot and diagnose both the power and the control branch of motor controls circuits.Read, interpret and create or modify electrical drawings/schematics

PLC/Controls

Go online with PLC processors to aid in troubleshootingBurn EEPROMsUnderstand PLC networks, such as ControlNet, DeviceNet, etc.

Welding or Fabrication

MIG, stick and TIG weld in all positions.Understand difference between structural and non-structural welds and when to apply themRepair broken components where factors such as position or load may impact the repair, such as motor mounting plates or conveyor legs.Use vertical mill/drill and other machining tools

Nonessential Functions

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED requiredCertificates in Industrial Maintenance/Mechatronics, electrical or mechanical trade or related area and an associate degree in a related area preferred.Multiple certificates and degrees may be assessed by manager and HR to determine relevancy to minimum qualifications and experience

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.

Required Skills, Abilities And / Or Licensure

Ability to follow procedures as directed by work orders or high-level technicians/managementAbility to interpret electrical or mechanical schematics, manufacturer’s manuals and engineering specifications to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair system faults and failures or determine escalationAbility to utilize the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software to enter and retrieve prescribed dataAbility to solve mechanical or electrical problems, which may include understanding of engineering formulasAbility to diagnose mechanical power transmission, electrical or PLC/controls issues by troubleshooting at multiple component and system levelEffective verbal and written communication within own department to peers, managers, and outside vendors to convey technical data and needsNeed to collaborate successfully with department, operations, vendors and support teams that failures or projects may requireSoftware skills, including Microsoft Office suite and other web-based applicationsPossess time management and organizational skills

Salary Range: 21.95-33.45 /hr

Address: 2650 East Queen Creek Road

City: Chandler

State: Arizona

Zip Code: 85286

Domicile Location: FXG-US/USA/P858/Chandler Colocation

Auto req ID: 404979BR

Position Type: Full time

Employee Type: Non-Exempt

EEO Statement

FedEx Ground is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer (Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans) committed to a diverse workforce

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