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Maintenance Technician I - Military Veterans

at Federal Express Corporation

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


Preferred Qualifications:

Pay Transparency: This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary range for this role across all potential locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the salary information represents the job level minimum and the job level maximum. Actual starting pay would be determined by experience relative to the job, market level, pay at the location for this job and other job-related factors permitted by law. An employee may be eligible for additional pay, premiums, or bonus potential. The Company offers eligible employees health, vision and dental insurance, retirement, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay: $22.83-29.22 per hour

Additional Details: Must be available to work overnight hours - Hours and Schedule TBD - Must attach resume to be considered


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 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.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

  • Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law
  • EEO is the Law Supplement
  • Pay Transparency Policy
  • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
  • Employee Polygraph Protection Act

E-Verify Program Participant: Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only). Please click below to learn more about the E-Verify program:

  • E-Verify Notice (bilingual)
  • Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)

Chicago, IL

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