Maintenance Tech Specialist

Location: Kansas City
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

The Maintenance Technician specialist supports the FedEx 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 preventative and predictive maintenance and repair of material handling systems through demonstrated competency of two or more specialty skills of mechanical power transmission and/or electrical and/or PLC/controls with basic welding/fabrication skills. Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical problems and failures within the material handling system but rely on higher level technicians and/or management to make final decisions on more complex issues. Adheres to all applicable safety standards and promotes a safe work environment by attending safety meetings and required trainings and addressing all safety concerns. Responds to sort calls to diagnose problems and make repairs. May troubleshoot multiple component issues. Ability to utilize the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software to enter and retrieve prescribed data. Somewhat complex skills required in diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical failures. May rely on higher level Technicians to assist in more complex troubleshooting and issues. May be involved 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 may learn while in the Tech II level (does not include all areas/responsibilities). Identify what component of a conveyor (bearing, pulley, etc.) has caused a conveyor belt to become tracked incorrectly and repair/replace it. Ability to diagnose a power transmission failure by determining which component has failed, such as motor failure, gearbox failure, or possible locked up pulley or roller. Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and manuals. Ability to use a digital multimeter on AC/DC voltage, continuity, and resistance settings to find failed components and shorted wires. Ability to test a relay or contactor to determine which contacts are bad, not just that the component itself has failed. Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings/schematics and manuals. Open PLC programs offline. Troubleshoot electrical controls issues utilizing the I/O lights on a PLC. Welding or Fabrication. MIG and stick weld in multiple positions (vertical, overhead, etc.). Weld new parts together using appropriate rods, wire, gas, etc. Fabricate basic parts such as a guard or bracket. Use oxygen/acetylene torch. 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. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE Six (6) year’s experience, four (4) of those in FedEx Industrial Maintenance or external supporting similar material handling systems by demonstrating subject matter expertise in mechanical power transmission, electrical and PLC/Controls and advanced welding/fabrication skills through job experience, related military experience and/or related education required. Multiple certificates and degrees may be assessed by manager and HR to determine relevancy to minimum qualifications and experience KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Ability to follow detailed procedures as directed by work orders or management Ability to anticipate, identify and repair problems using sound judgement and fact-based analysis Ability to solve mechanical or electrical problems, which may include understanding of engineering formulas Subject matter expertise in electrical, mechanical and PLC/controls troubleshooting, repair and installation which may be with multiple components and systems level Ability to read, interpret and create electrical and mechanical schematics Ability to utilize the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software to enter and retrieve prescribed data 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 in failures or projects when required 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: Pay: Additional Details: KCMO FT - E Shift Schedule 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 . Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Know Your Rights Pay Transparency 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 )

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