Maintenance Technician III

The Maintenance Technician Specialist supports the FedEx Industrial maintenance of material handling through the application and demonstration of highly advanced knowledge and skills in all disciplines relating to the material handling system. The Maintenance Tech Specialist is considered the subject matter expert on all aspects of the material handling system and any interconnectedness with communication and support systems in the domiciled facility. The specialist is also responsible for the design and implementation of training and development programs for all site-specific equipment. This may include working with vendors, integrators, manufacturers, installers, and corporate support teams to ensure all necessary resources are available at the local level, that and all technicians have been effectively trained in the maintenance and troubleshooting of all equipment and systems and training of equipment operators in the correct use of the material handling system when necessary. The Maintenance Tech Specialist will act as a mentor to lower level technicians.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Under minimal supervision, provides preventative and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of material handling systems through demonstrated proficiency in mechanical power transmission, electrical and PLC / controls with advanced 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 follow and create procedures as necessary as they relate to the maintenance of the site-specific equipment and processes following prescribed FedEx standards

Will interpret data from various sources (i.e. predictive tools, control systems, etc.) to determine the needs of the department and operation

Diagnoses and repairs the most complex problems with any system in the facility

Interprets electrical or mechanical schematics, manufacturer’s manuals and engineering specifications to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair the most complex system faults and failures or determine escalation

Responds to sort calls to diagnose problems and make repairs

Utilizes the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software to enter and retrieve prescribed data

Diagnoses the skill gaps of lower level technical and effectively develop and implement training programs

Mentors and assists lower-level technicians

Develops scopes of work and project plans for small scale projects to be executed at a local level and complete projects through effective use of entire team across multiple shiftsWill create and implement projects to train and develop departmental staff

May be required to work a flexible schedule including all days and shifts as the business need dictates

Performs other duties as assigned

Examples of what you can expect to learn in the Tech Specialist level (does not include all areas / responsibilities).

Mechanical

Familiar with all FedEx mechanical design specifications and how they relate to the material handling

Design a mechanical system, such as a conveyor, utilizing accepted mechanical design standards and FedEx specifications, such as horsepower, load, torque, speed, etc.

Read, interpret and create or modify mechanical drawings.

Is also familiar with where drawings are housed and the process to procure drawings that are not available

Electrical

Familiar with all FedEx electrical design specifications and how they relate to the material handling system

Design and install an electrical circuit, such as a start / stop or e-stop circuit, utilizing accepted electrical design standards and FedEx specifications, such as wire size, approved manufacturers, etc..

Read, interpret and create or modify electrical drawings.

Is also familiar with where drawings are housed and the process to procure drawings that are not available

PLC / Controls

Make edits to PLC with instruction from Systems Engineers

Upload from and download to PLCs

Configure devices on the PLC network, such as VFDs and network cards, if necessary

Update firmware on PLC components

Welding or Fabrication

Determine which type of welding is both best and appropriate for which conditions

Teach and train on welding theory and application

Fabricate load bearing structures per the necessary standards, such as an elevated motor drive frame or maintenance platform

MINIMUM EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED required

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

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.

Multiple certificates and degrees may be assessed by manager and HR to determine relevancy to minimum qualifications and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

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 to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair system faults and failures or determine escalation

Ability to utilize the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software to enter and retrieve prescribed data

Ability to solve mechanical or electrical problems, which may include understanding of engineering formulas

Ability to diagnose mechanical power transmission, electrical or PLC / controls issues by troubleshooting at multiple component and system level

Effective verbal and written communication within own department to peers, managers, and outside vendors to convey technical data and needs

Need to collaborate successfully with department, operations, vendors and support teams that failures or projects may require

Software skills, including Microsoft Office suite and other web-based applications

Possess time management and organizational skills

JOB CONDITIONS

Will need to use hand tools and possibly power tools

May be working in hot or cold temperatures

May need to stand, walk, bend, stoop and squat

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Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets / Disability.

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