Maintenance Technician I

Maintenance Technician I

The Maintenance Technician I supports the FedEx 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 basic preventative and predictive maintenance and repair of material handling systems in mainly mechanical power transmission and will work to build stronger skills in electrical and PLC/controls and welding/fabrication.
• Diagnoses simple mechanical power transmission issues visually or audibly apparent at the single component level.
• Adheres to all applicable safety standards and promotes a safe work environment by attending safety meetings and required trainings and addressing all safety concerns.
• Requires assistance/supervision in preventative/corrective maintenance tasks.
• May participate 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.

Skills and Knowledge

• 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.
• 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.
• May be working in hot or cold temperatures.
• May need to stand, walk, bend, stoop and squat.