Industrial Maintenance Electrical Mechanic

Job Description

UPS is currently hiring a Building and Systems Engineering (BaSE) Mechanic. This position is responsible for advanced maintenance and troubleshooting activities required to keep a highly automated UPS package handling facility operating efficiently and effectively. The work environment is fast‑paced, technology‑driven, and requires routine interaction with operations and engineering teams. Ideal candidates must be available to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift in a 24×7 operation.

Candidates must possess a strong electrical and controls background, demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot automated systems, and pass an electrical assessment.

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair high‑speed automated material handling and sortation systems in a fully automated hub environment
• Apply working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, encoders, and photoeyes to identify, isolate, and resolve system faults
• Perform advanced troubleshooting of control systems, including input/output diagnostics, sensor alignment, signal loss, and communication failures
• Troubleshoot, adjust, and replace AC and DC electrical equipment such as batteries, control stations, fuses, motor starters, relays, switches, timers, servo‑driven equipment, photoelectric devices, transducers, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and encoders
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and/or replace mechanical components such as motors, reducers, drive chains, sprockets, sheaves, pulleys, rollers, conveyor belts, bearings, and transfer plates within automated systems
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and/or replace pneumatic equipment such as diverters, actuators, lubricators, hoses, and coils used in automated sortation equipment
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and/or replace hydraulic equipment such as hoses, fittings, cylinders, and pumps
• Perform system recovery and restore operations following automated equipment failures, minimizing downtime and operational impact
• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance on automated equipment, including conveyors, sortation systems, bulk handling equipment, and power industrial equipment
• Weld and fabricate equipment such as handrails, conveyor supports, and structural components as defined by scope of work

Permanent

UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.

For this union‑represented posting, wage rates and ranges and benefit offerings are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions. The starting pay rate for this position starts at $39.49/hr the company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: weekly pay, extensive training, growth opportunities, 401(k), defined‑benefit pension plan, medical‑dental and vision after waiting and or probation period, paid vacation, paid sick and family and medical leave time as required by law, paid holidays, education assistance program, discounted employee stock purchase program.

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.