Maintenance Technician I

FedEx Services
Carol Stream, IL

The Maintenance Technician III supports the FedEx 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.
  • Performs other duties as assigned

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


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 listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location or locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the minimum and maximum range for all levels in that job family. Actual pay is determined by several job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, experience relative to the job, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment.

Pay: $23.40 - $36.49/hr

Additional Details: Sunday– Wednesday 12:00 AM – 7:00 AM


Pay Transparency:

The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location or locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the ranges for each level in that job family. Actual pay is determined by several job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, experience relative to the job, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment. In California, the compensation listed reflects the range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position upon hire.


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 [email protected].

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)


For details on our comprehensive benefits, click
here .

Posted 2026-03-15

Recommended Jobs

Travel Nurse - Labor and Delivery Job in Naperville, IL - $14,481 per Month (2 Years Experience Needed)

Vetted Health
Naperville, IL

Vetted is seeking a RN - Labor and Delivery for a travel job in Naperville, Illinois . Must have 2+ years of experience. This contract pays approximately $14,481/month gross. Assignment d…

View Details
Posted 2026-03-09

Sales Associate - Sales Development

WorldWise
La Grange, IL

We are hiring for our client , a recognized leader in direct sales and marketing that proudly represents trusted brands across the Chicagoland Area. Their success is driven by a dynamic team, creat…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-24

Lead Teacher

Learning Care Group
Itasca, IL

This is more than just a daycare job. It’s a journey, where you learn, grow, thrive—and play—every day. Being a teacher at a child care center is something special. We’re hiring and we want differenc…

View Details
Posted 2026-03-03

Lead Analyst, Penetration Testing

McDonald's
Chicago, IL

Job Description: Company Description: McDonald's growth strategy, Accelerating the Arches, encompasses all aspects of our business as the leading global omni-channel restaurant brand. As t…

View Details
Posted 2026-03-09

Executive Producer of Streaming

Fox Corporation
Chicago, IL

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY Fox TV Stations FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 larg…

View Details
Posted 2026-03-15

EY-Parthenon - Corporate Finance - Business Valuation - Director - Chicago

Ernst & Young
Chicago, IL

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.  We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.  Join EY and…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-26

Chef Commis

IHG Hotels & Resorts
Chicago, IL

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Produces food of high quality according to the standard recipes. 2. Communicates politely and display courtesy to guests. 3. Communicates to his/her superior any …

View Details
Posted 2026-02-24

Skilled Machinist Wknd shift (Sat.-Mon.)

GE Renewable Energy Power and Aviation
Loves Park, IL

Job Description Summary Job Description About GE Aerospace Are you ready to elevate your future? You'll be welcomed at GE Aerospace where we are advancing aviation technologies for today and…

View Details
Posted 2025-11-12

Director, Data Center Cost Control Team Lead

Oracle
Springfield, IL

Job Description The AI Gigascale Construction Cost Manager Lead (OCI) provides end-to-end cost leadership for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) gigascale construction programs, including hypers…

View Details
Posted 2026-03-09

Patient Experience Manager

Lensa
Chicago, IL

Lensa is a career site that helps job seekers find great jobs in the US. We are not a staffing firm or agency. Lensa does not hire directly for these jobs, but promotes jobs on LinkedIn on behalf of …

View Details
Posted 2026-03-12