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Job Profile Summary
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.
Job Description
ESSENTIAL 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 with minimum skill requirements.

• 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 FedEx 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

• 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

• 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:

Pay Transparency:

Pay: Maintenance Tech I - $20.35 - $31.73 Maintenance Tech II - $22.50 - $34.97 Maintenance Tech III - $24.75 - $38.43

Additional Details: The desired location for this position would be Grove City/Ohio. Employees will be required to work at the FedEx location five days a week. To be eligible for consideration, you must apply and upload your resume.

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 ranges for each level 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. In California, the compensation listed reflects the range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position upon hire. In New Jersey, any compensable Security and Walk time will be paid to non-exempt/hourly employees at the state minimum wage.

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

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