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 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

　　Other Job Description Information

　　Position Information:- Full Time Position (40 Hours Weekly)- Rotational schedule- Weekend, evenings and overnight availability required- All tools, training, and uniforms provided Address: 5115 Dylan Drive City: South Bend State: Indiana Zip Code: 46628-6500 Domicile Location: FXG-US/USA/P466/South Bend Colocation Auto req ID: 412318BR Position Type: Full time Employee Type: Non-Exempt

　　EEO Statement

　　FedEx Ground is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer (Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans) committed to a diverse workforce Search Engine Description: Maintenance