Industrial Maintenance Electrical Mechanic

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

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in electrical systems and controls
  • Strong background in troubleshooting automated systems
  • Ability to pass an electrical assessment for competency
  • Experience with high-speed automated material handling systems
  • Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, and various sensors

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and repair high-speed automated material handling systems
  • Utilize knowledge of PLCs and sensors to resolve faults
  • Conduct advanced troubleshooting of control systems
  • Repair and replace AC and DC electrical equipment
  • Inspect and maintain mechanical components of automated systems
  • Manage the repair of pneumatic and hydraulic equipment
  • Perform preventive maintenance on automated equipment

Benefits

  • Weekly pay
  • Extensive training in the field
  • Opportunities for career growth
  • 401(K) plan
  • Defined-benefit pension plan
  • Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Education assistance program
  • Discounts available for employee stock purchase program
Full Job Description

Job Description:

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

Employee Type:

Permanent

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.

Pay Range:

For this union-represented posting, wage rates and ranges and benefit offerings are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions. The starting pay rate for this position starts at $39.49/hr. The company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements. Weekly pay, extensive training, growth opportunities, 401(K), defined-benefit pension plan, medical-dental and vision after waiting and or probation period, paid vacation, paid sick and family and medical leave time as required by law, paid holidays, education assistance program, discounted employee stock purchase program.

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