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.
• Examples of what you can expect to learn in the Maintenance Tech I level (does not include all areas/responsibilities):
• 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.
• 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.
• Identify PLC components.
• Welding or Fabrication.
• MIG or stick weld.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

Preferred Qualifications: Pay Transparency: This compensation range is a reasonable estimate of the current starting pay range in NJ. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the range is a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary for the lowest level to the current starting salary of the highest level. Actual starting pay is determined by experience relative to the job, market level, specific location and other job-related factors permitted by law. Regular full & part-time employees (who complete 91 days of employment and work a minimum average of 12 hours per week) are eligible to enroll in medical, dental, and/or vision coverage, tuition reimbursement. Full/part-time employees who are age 21 are eligible for 401(k) after one month of employment.

Pay: Main tech I: 0-2yrs exp $19.85 - $30.96/hr; Main tech II:2-3yrs exp $21.95 - $34.12/hr; Main tech III:4-5yrs exp $24.15 - $37.49/hr; Main tech Spec:6+yrs exp $30.00 - $46.31/hr This job is eligible for an additional 25% based on location.

Additional Details: Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact recruitmentsupport@fedex.com.

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• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

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