Maintenance Technician III

Federal Express Corporation•Carol Stream, IL

10h•$23 - $36

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician III supports the FedEx 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.

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 related discipline
Related military technical experience and electrical or mechanical trade experience will be considered
Possess basic mechanical aptitude
Basic electrical and mechanical skills preferred
Ability to solve basic mechanical or electrical problems, which may include understanding of basic engineering formulas
Ability to diagnose simple mechanical power transmission issues visually or audibly apparent at the single component level
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
Possess time management and organizational skills

Responsibilities

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/fabrication
Adheres to all applicable safety standards and promotes a safe work environment by attending safety meetings and required trainings and addressing all safety concerns
Will interpret electrical or mechanical schematics, manufacturer’s manuals and engineering specifications to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair system faults and failures or determine escalation
Responds to sort calls to diagnose problems and make repairs
Ability to utilize the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software to enter and retrieve prescribed data
Complex skills required in diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical and/or PLC/controls failures
May rely on higher level Technicians in complex control systems issues
May begin to read PLC and have the ability to burn EEPROMs
May begin to assist lower level technicians
May begin to develop scopes of work and project plans for small scale projects to be executed at a local level
May be required to work a flexible schedule including all days and shifts as the business need dictates.
Performs other duties as assigned