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.

Will diagnose 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.

Will require 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.

Examples of What You Can Expect to Learn in the Maintenance Tech I Level (Does Not Include All Areas/Responsibilities)

Mechanical

Identify a failed bearing or gearbox on a single convey and successfully repair

Ability to lace and track a conveyor belt

Familiar with mechanical drawings and manufacturers manuals

Electrical

Use a digital multimeter on AC/DC voltage and continuity setting to identify a failed or stuck relay or contactor

Identify and replace a failed photo eye

Familiar with electrical drawings/schematics and manufacturers manuals

PLC/Controls

Identify PLC components

Welding or Fabrication

MIG or stick weld

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 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

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

May be working in hot or cold temperatures

May need to stand, walk, bend, stoop and squat