Maintenance Technician III

Job Overview

The Maintenance Technician Specialist supports the Fed Ex Industrial maintenance of material handling through the application and demonstration of highly advanced knowledge and skills in all disciplines relating to the material handling system. The Maintenance Tech Specialist is considered the subject matter expert on all aspects of the material handling system and any interconnectedness with communication and support systems in the domiciled facility.

The specialist is also responsible for the design and implementation of training and development programs for all site‑specific equipment, including working with vendors, integrators, manufacturers, installers, and corporate support teams to ensure all necessary resources are available at the local level. The Maintenance Tech Specialist will act as a mentor to lower‑level technicians.

• Under minimal supervision, provides preventative and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of material handling systems through demonstrated proficiency in mechanical power transmission, electrical and PLC/controls with advanced welding/fabrication.
• Adheres to all applicable safety standards and promotes a safe work environment by attending safety meetings, required trainings and addressing all safety concerns.
• Creates and follows procedures related to the maintenance of the site‑specific equipment and processes following prescribed Fed Ex standards.
• Interprets data from various sources (e.g., predictive tools, control systems) to determine the needs of the department and operation.
• Diagnoses and repairs the most complex problems with any system in the facility.
• Interprets electrical or mechanical schematics, manufacturer’s manuals and engineering specifications to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair complex system faults or determine escalation.
• Responds to sort calls to diagnose problems and make repairs.
• Utilizes the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software to enter and retrieve prescribed data.
• Diagnoses the skill gaps of lower‑level technicians and develops and implements training programs.
• Mentors and assists lower‑level technicians.
• Develops scopes of work and project plans for small‑scale projects and completes projects through effective use of the entire team across multiple shifts; creates and implements projects to train and develop departmental staff.
• May be required to work a flexible schedule including all days and shifts as the business need dictates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Familiar with all Fed Ex mechanical design specifications and how they relate to the material handling.
• Design a mechanical system, such as a conveyor, utilizing accepted mechanical design standards and Fed Ex specifications, such as horsepower, load, torque, speed, etc.
• Read, interpret and create or modify mechanical drawings. Also familiar with where drawings are housed and the process to procure drawings that are not available.

• Familiar with all Fed Ex electrical design specifications and how they relate to the material handling system.
• Design and install an electrical circuit, such as a start/stop or e‑stop circuit, utilizing accepted electrical design standards and Fed Ex specifications, such as wire size, approved manufacturers, etc.
• Read, interpret and create or modify electrical drawings. Also familiar with where drawings are housed and the process to procure drawings that are not available.

• Make edits to PLC with instruction from Systems Engineers.
• Upload from and download to PLCs.
• Configure devices on the PLC network, such as VFDs and network cards, if necessary.
• Update firmware on PLC components.

• Determine which type of welding is best and appropriate for which conditions.
• Teach and train on welding theory and application.
• Fabricate load‑bearing structures per the necessary standards, such as an elevated motor drive frame or maintenance platform.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certificates in Industrial Maintenance/Mechatronics, electrical or…