Electrician - FedEx

Location: Coppell, TX

Shift: Monday-Friday, 6AM-2:30PM

General Summary

The Electrician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical & mechanical issues. The Distribution Center is equipped with high-speed automated conveyor systems. Responsibilities includes regular building preventive maintenance and repair. This position is responsible for product safety, quality, and legality.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs to conveyor system.
• Complete and maintain all documentation related to the Maintenance CMMS and PM program.
• Set up and maintain machinery to comply with current safety standards.
• Complete all preventive and predictive maintenance to conveyor system and base building as directed.
• Work well with others (Maintenance teammates across all shifts and with internal customers).
• Troubleshoot equipment components using schematics, panel layouts and manufacturer specification manuals to effect repairs.
• Preform electrical installations / networks for buildings. Inspect equipment to detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions.
• Participate as necessary in response to trouble calls.
• Assist in receiving incoming shipments of needed inventory and replacement parts.
• Support efforts for continuous improvements.
• Other duties as required. Assist Millwrights with breakdown repairs and PMs. Knowledge of conveyor systems, carton-sorting systems, mobile equipment used in distribution centers.
• Understand various testing procedures to diagnose and implement repairs.
• Troubleshoot equipment components using schematics, panel layouts and manufacturer specification manuals to effect repairs.
• Effect repairs to the installed base of pallet rack, pick modules, dock components and materials handling equipment as required.
• Assist in receiving incoming shipments of needed inventory and replacement parts.
• Participate as necessary in response to trouble calls.
• Assist in planning, setting priorities and developing the daily work schedule as directed. Assist in development of department talent.
• Communicate at a high level to peers and other department employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Education/Experience

• Journeyman Tradesperson is preferred.
• Electrician’s license is required.
• High School diploma or equivalent required and 4+ years of experience performing mechanical /electrical maintenance duties in a manufacturing/packaging environment, or equivalent combination of vocational education and experience.
• Knowledge of Conveyor Systems, carton sorting systems and mobile equipment used in distribution Centers Demonstrated mechanical knowledge.
• Good Attendance.
• Able to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of fire protection systems.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution and Industrial electronics.
• PLC Knowledge.
• May be asked to work different shifts as required.
• Must be able to work at heights (15M).

Physical/Cognitive Requirements

With or without accommodation: 

1. Ability to follow policies and procedures.
2. Ability to read, write and interpret information.
3. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
4. Ability to use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel.
5. Ability to sit/walk/stand for up to 10 hours per day. 
6. Ability to intermittently crawl, squat, climb, twist, bend, stoop, push or pull.
7. Must possess visual acuity, i.e., close, distance, and color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
8. Ability to lift/carry items less than 40 pounds.

Working Conditions 

Work is performed in a general warehouse environment on a concrete surface with adequate lighting.  Temperatures can be very hot during the summer months and very cold during the winter months.  Workspace can be very dusty and occasionally noisy due to traffic of motorized vehicles operating. 

ADA 

The Company is committed to making reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the ADA and any other applicable federal, state, or local laws.  If you require an accommodation to perform the job, now or in the future, please contact your Human Resources Representative.  Upon request, Human Resources will engage in an interactive process with you to determine whether or not a reasonable accommodation is available. 

Disclaimer 

The above information is only an illustration of the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Company and employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.

FedEx Supply Chain, Inc., as well as its subsidiary companies, is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. 

The FedEx Logistics companies are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in its application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact