Maintenance Technician

Position: Maintenance Technician I

The Maintenance Technician II supports the Fed Ex Industrial Maintenance for 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides preventative and predictive maintenance and repair of material handling systems through demonstrated competency of two or more specialty skills of mechanical power transmission and/or electrical and/or PLC/controls with basic welding/fabrication skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical problems and failures within the material handling system but rely on higher level technicians and/or management to make final decisions on more complex issues.
• Adheres to all applicable safety standards and promotes a safe work environment by attending safety meetings and required trainings and addressing all safety concerns.
• Responds to sort calls to diagnose problems and make repairs.
• May troubleshoot multiple component issues.
• Ability to utilize the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software to enter and retrieve prescribed data.
• Somewhat complex skills required in diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical failures.
• May rely on higher level Technicians to assist in more complex troubleshooting and issues.
• May be involved in smaller scope projects.
• 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 may learn while in the Tech II level (does not include all areas/responsibilities) Mechanical

• Identify what component of a conveyor (bearing, pulley, etc.) has caused a conveyor belt to become tracked incorrectly and repair/replace it.
• Diagnose a power transmission failure by determining which component has failed, such as motor failure, gearbox failure, or possible locked up pulley or roller.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and manuals.

Electrical

• Ability to use a digital multimeter on AC/DC voltage, continuity, and resistance settings to find failed components and shorted wires.
• Ability to test a relay or contactor to determine which contacts are bad, not just that the component itself has failed.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings/schematics and manuals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PLC/Controls

• Open PLC programs offline.
• Troubleshoot electrical controls issues utilizing the I/O lights on a PLC.

Welding or Fabrication

• MIG and stick weld in multiple positions (vertical, overhead, etc.).
• Weld new parts together using appropriate rods, wire, gas, etc.
• Fabricate basic parts such as a guard or bracket.
• Use oxygen/acetylene torch.

MINIMUM EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED required with minimum skill requirements.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

• 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 Fed Ex 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.

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• 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.

JOB CONDITIONS

• Will need to use hand tools and possibly power tools.
• Ma…