Maintenance Technician I

Federal Express Corporation•Independence, KY

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician supports FedEx industrial maintenance of material-handling systems by performing preventive and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs. The role uses prescribed processes related to mechanical power transmission, electrical systems, PLC/controls, welding and fabrication, and other industrial maintenance systems. The technician may diagnose component and system issues and, in some cases, escalate complex control-system problems to higher-level technicians. The position requires interpreting electrical and mechanical schematics, manufacturer manuals, and engineering specifications; responding to sort calls; and using Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software to enter and retrieve prescribed information. The job description also identifies skills and learning areas for the Tech III level, including mechanical power transmission and design, electrical testing and motor controls, PLC networks and EEPROMs, welding, fabrication, and machining. This is a full-time position. Work may involve a flexible schedule, including all days and shifts as business needs dictate. The work environment may include hot or cold temperatures and the use of hand and possibly power tools.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Four years of industrial maintenance experience, demonstrating proficiency in mechanical power transmission and electrical systems and working knowledge of PLC/controls and welding/fabrication, gained through job experience, related military experience, and/or related education.
Ability to follow procedures as directed by work orders or higher-level technicians and management.
Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical schematics, manufacturer manuals, and engineering specifications to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair system faults or determine escalation.
Ability to use EAM software to enter and retrieve prescribed data.
Ability to solve mechanical or electrical problems, potentially using engineering formulas.
Ability to diagnose mechanical power transmission, electrical, or PLC/controls issues through component- and system-level troubleshooting.
Effective verbal and written communication with peers, managers, and outside vendors to convey technical information and needs.
Ability to collaborate with department, operations, vendors, and support teams.
Software skills, including Microsoft Office and other web-based applications.
Time-management and organizational skills.
Ability to use hand tools and possibly power tools.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and squat.

Nice To Haves

Certificates in Industrial Maintenance/Mechatronics, an electrical or mechanical trade, or a related area.
An associate degree in a related area.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of material-handling systems.
Use knowledge of mechanical power transmission and electrical systems, with working knowledge of PLC/controls and welding/fabrication.
Follow applicable safety standards, attend safety meetings and required training, and address safety concerns.
Interpret electrical and mechanical schematics, manufacturer manuals, and engineering specifications to diagnose and repair faults or determine when to escalate.
Respond to sort calls to diagnose problems and make repairs.
Use Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software to enter and retrieve prescribed data.
Rely on higher-level technicians for complex control-system issues as needed.
May begin reading PLCs and burning EEPROMs.
May assist lower-level technicians.
May develop scopes of work and project plans for small local projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.