Building and Systems Engineering (BaSE) Maintenance Mechanic

Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong electrical and controls background
  • Experience troubleshooting automated systems
  • Ability to work various shifts (1st, 2nd, or 3rd) in a 24 x 7 operation
  • Must pass an electrical assessment
  • U.S. citizenship or authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and repair automated material handling and sortation systems
  • Apply knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, and sensors to resolve system faults
  • Perform advanced diagnostics on control systems
  • Adjust and replace various electrical and mechanical components
  • Inspect and repair pneumatic and hydraulic equipment
  • Minimize downtime through effective system recovery
  • Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance

Benefits

  • Weekly pay
  • Extensive training programs
  • 401(k) and defined-benefit pension plan
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Paid holidays
  • Discounted employee stock purchase program
Full Job Description

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Job Description:

UPS is currently hiring a Building and Systems Engineering (BaSE) Mechanic. This position is responsible for advanced maintenance and troubleshooting activities required to keep a highly automated UPS package handling facility operating efficiently and effectively. The work environment is fast-paced, technology-driven, and requires routine interaction with operations and engineering teams. Ideal candidates must be available to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift in a 24 x 7 operation. Candidates must possess a strong electrical and controls background, demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot automated systems, and pass an electrical assessment.

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair high-speed automated material handling and sortation systems in a fully automated hub environment

  • Apply working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, encoders, and photoeyes to identify, isolate, and resolve system faults

  • Perform advanced troubleshooting of control systems, including input/output diagnostics, sensor alignment, signal loss, and communication failures

  • Troubleshoot, adjust, and replace AC and DC electrical equipment such as batteries, control stations, fuses, motor starters, relays, switches, timers, servo-driven equipment, photoelectric devices, transducers, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and encoders

  • Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and/or replace mechanical components such as motors, reducers, drive chains, sprockets, sheaves, pulleys, rollers, conveyor belts, bearings, and transfer plates within automated systems

  • Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and/or replace pneumatic equipment such as diverters, actuators, lubricators, hoses, and coils used in automated sortation equipment

  • Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and/or replace hydraulic equipment such as hoses, fittings, cylinders, and pumps

  • Perform system recovery and restore operations following automated equipment failures, minimizing downtime and operational impact

  • Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance on automated equipment, including conveyors, sortation systems, bulk handling equipment, and power industrial equipment

  • Weld and fabricate equipment such as handrails, conveyor supports, and structural components as defined by scope of work

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The starting pay for this position is $39.07 per hour. For union-represented postings, wage rates, ranges, and benefit offerings are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.

Hired applicants are eligible for weekly pay, extensive training, 401(k), defined-benefit pension plan, medical, dental, and vision benefits after the waiting and/or probation period, $0 healthcare premium, paid vacation, paid sick leave, family and medical leave as required by law, paid holidays, and a discounted employee stock purchase program.

Employee Type:

Permanent

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

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.

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