Maintenance Tech Iii - Chicago, United States - FedEx Ground

FedEx Ground

Verified Company

Chicago, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Technician III supports the FedEx Ground 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.

Essential Functions:

Under mínimal 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.

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.

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

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills, Abilities and / or Licensure:
Ability to follow procedures as directed by work orders or high-level technicians/management

Ability to interpret electrical or mechanical schematics, manufacturer's manuals and engineering specifications to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair system faults and failures or determine escalation

Ability to utilize the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software to enter and retrieve prescribed data

Ability to solve mechanical or electrical problems, which may include understanding of engineering formulas

Ability to diagnose mechanical power transmission, electrical or PLC/controls issues by troubleshooting at multiple component and system level

Effective verbal and written communication within own department to peers, managers, and outside vendors to convey technical data and needs

Need to collaborate successfully with department, operations, vendors and support teams that failures or projects may require

Possess time management and organizational skills

Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or GED required

Certificates in Industrial Maintenance/Mechatronics, electrical or mechanical trade or related area and an associate degree in a related area preferred.

Multiple certificates and degrees may be assessed by manager and HR to determine relevancy to minimum qualifications and experience

Minimum Experience:

Four (4) years experience in Industrial Maintenance with proficiency in knowledge and demonstrated skills in mechanical power transmission, electrical and working knowledge of PLC/Controls and welding/fabrication skills through job experience, related military experience and/or related education required.

EEO Statement
FedEx Ground is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer (Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans) committed to a diverse workforce

Benefits: