Maintenance Tech Specialist

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 FUNCTIONSProvides 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 levelAdheres 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 tasksMay participate in smaller scope projectsMay 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). MechanicalIdentify a failed bearing or gearbox on a single convey and successfully repairAbility to lace and track a conveyor beltFamiliar with mechanical drawings and manufacturers manualsElectricalUse a digital multimeter on AC/DC voltage and continuity setting to identify a failed or stuck relay or contactorIdentify and replace a failed photo eyeFamiliar with electrical drawings/schematics and manufacturers manualsPLC/ControlsIdentify PLC componentsWelding or FabricationMIG or stick weldMINIMUM EDUCATIONHigh School Diploma or GED requiredCertificates in Industrial Maintenance/Mechatronics, electrical or mechanical trade or related area and an associate degree in a related area preferred.MINIMUM EXPERIENCESix (6) year's experience, four (4) of those in FedEx Industrial Maintenance or external supporting similar material handling systems by demonstrating subject matter expertise in mechanical power transmission, electrical and PLC/Controls and advanced welding/fabrication skills through job experience, related military experience and/or related education required.Multiple certificates and degrees may be assessed by manager and HR to determine relevancy to minimum qualifications and experienceKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESAbility to follow detailed procedures as directed by work orders or managementAbility to anticipate, identify and repair problems using sound judgement and fact-based analysisAbility to solve mechanical or electrical problems, which may include understanding of engineering formulasSubject matter expertise in electrical, mechanical and PLC/controls troubleshooting, repair and installation which may be with multiple components and systems levelAbility to read, interpret and create electrical and mechanical schematicsAbility to utilize the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software to enter and retrieve prescribed dataEffective verbal and written communication within own department to peers, managers, and outside vendors to convey technical data and needsNeed to collaborate successfully with department, operations, vendors and support teams in failures or projects when requiredSoftware skills, including Microsoft Office suite and other web-based applicationsPossess time management and organizational skillsJOB CONDITIONSWill need to use hand tools and possibly power toolsMay be working in hot or cold temper

Created: 2025-12-08