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.
ESSEN T I A L F U NC TI O NS
- 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 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 drawingsElectrical
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 / schematicsPLC / 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 toolsMI N IM U M E D UCA T I O N
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.MI N IM U M EX P E R I ENC E
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 experienceKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
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 skillsJOB CONDITIONS
Will need to use hand tools and possibly power toolsMay be working in hot or cold temperaturesMay need to stand, walk, bend, stoop and squatPreferred Qualifications :
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 : $20.50 - $61.71 per hour
Additional Details :
Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets / Disability.
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