Job SummaryThe 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 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. 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 NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Performs other duties as assigned.
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.
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
Software skills, including Microsoft Office suite and other web-based applications
Possess time management and organizational skills Salary Range: $24.15-$36.75 Address: 6833 West 75th Street City: CHICAGO State: Illinois Zip Code: 60638 Domicile Location: FXG-US/USA/P604/Chicago Hub Auto req ID: 418416BR Position Type: Full time Employee Type: Non-Exempt
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