Building and Systems Engineering (BaSE) Maintenance Mechanic

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Job Description:

Maintenance Mechanic or Industrial Electrician position supports the package sorting system, including belt conveyors. In our industry, this position is also known as Plant Mechanic or Industrial Mechanic. This position is responsible for a broad range of maintenance activities that are performed to keep UPS package handling facilities operating efficiently and effectively. The work can be fast-paced and requires routine interaction with other operations employees.

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Work Location: 3675 Swinnea Road, Memphis, TN 38118, USA

Work Hours: 5 consecutive days, 8-hour shifts or 4 consecutive days, 10-hour shifts

Pay rate: $39.07/hr.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing and/or replacing mechanical components such as motors, reducers, drive chains, sprockets, sheaves, pulleys, rollers, conveyor belts, bearings, and transfer plates

• Troubleshooting, adjusting and replacing AC and DC electrical equipment such as batteries, control stations, fuses, motor starters, relays, switches, timers and PLC

• Inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing and/or replacing pneumatic equipment such as puck sorters, flow splitters, diverters, air compressors, lubricators, hoses, and coils

• Inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing and/or replacing hydraulic equipment such as hoses, fittings, cylinders, and pumps

• Welding equipment such as handrails, conveyor supports, package handling equipment, carts, and grating

• Performing preventive maintenance inspections of plant equipment such as conveyors, bulk carts, and power industrial equipment

Requirements:

• Grade 12 education or equivalent

• Ability to receive and give instructions over the radio in an industrial environment

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Experience in performing maintenance on conveyor belts is an asset

• Knowledge of electrical and building schematics is an asset

• Knowledge of keyboard and basic computer skills is an asset

Compensation And Benefits:

• Paid training

• Weekly Pay via Direct Deposit- Every Friday

• Personal paid days off (Eligibility Requirements)

• 1 week of paid vacation after 1 year of service (2 weeks after 2 years, 3 weeks after 9 years, 4 weeks after 15 years, 5 weeks after 20 years, 6 weeks after 25 years)  

• Extended Health Care Benefits (Vision, health, life insurance, and dental benefits after one year of service)

• Immediate access to UPS ‘Employee Discounts’

• Free Onsite Parking

• Employee Referral Bonus Program (conditions apply) and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Opportunity for advancement within a Fortune 50 Company

Expenses/Working Conditions:

• Exposed to hot/cold temperatures when working indoors and outdoors

• Wear a UPS Auto Mechanic uniform and adhere to the company’s Appearance Guidelines

Employee Type:

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Other Criteria:

UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Basic Qualifications:

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.