Maintenance Technician III

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.

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TIAL 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 / 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

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 available

Understand 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 troubleshooting

Burn EEPROMs

Understand 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 them

Repair 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

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

Preferred Qualifications :

This is a FT40hrs. position. Sat-Wed (2 : 00am-10 : 30am) Posting Closes : November 26, 2025 @ 5 : 00pm.

Pay Transparency :

This compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location or locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the minimum and maximum range for all levels in that job family. Actual pay is determined by several job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, experience relative to the job, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment.

Pay : $28.46 - $44.19 / hr

Additional Details :

Updated resume required to determine eligibility.

Pay Transparency :

The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location or locations.

If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the minimum and maximum range for all levels in that job family. Actual pay is determined by several job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, experience relative to the job, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment.

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

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact

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