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Req ID: 1558

Automation Tech III

Facility Operations
  • Company: FedEx Supply Chain
  • Category: Facility Operations
  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Worker Sub-Type:
  • Scheduled Weekly Hours:
  • Posting End Date:
  • Remote: No
  • Location: Tolleson, AZ 85353, United States

Description

Shift

Sunday - Saturday - 1st Shift (Day)

8:00am-8:00pm, rotating days

8:00pm-8:00am, rotating days

$37.00/HR. Night shift $2.00/HR Shift

 

Automation Tech III is responsible for advanced troubleshooting, maintaining, and optimizing complex automated manufacturing systems with minimal supervision. Expert level PLC/robotic programming, leading major equipment repairs, mentoring junior technicians, and continuous improvement to ensure maximum up time.
 

 Primary Responsibilities

  • Expert diagnosis of complex electrical, mechanical, and software-related problems
    • Perform root cause analysis on complex, high-speed automated machinery, including Automated Guided Vehicles Robotics and complex conveyor systems, including control arm repairs
    • Improving automated system performance through code modification and hardware upgrades
    • Modify, debug, and optimize PLC programs, HMI screens, and SCADA systems to enhance performance
    • Execute complex preventive/predictive maintenance, rebuilds, and installation of new automation equipment
    • Create and update technical documentation, electrical schematics, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) according to industry standards (e.g., ISO, FDA)
    • Utilize computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to document work orders, repair history, and PM activities
    • Reading and applying complex blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals to understand system operations. This includes AutoCAD Electrical schematic review
    • Train and evaluate lower-level technicians (I and II), acting as a technical expert for the team
    • Strictly follow safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and ensure compliance with OSHA/ANSI standards
    • Providing after-hours or weekend emergency repair services
    • Other duties as assigned

  •  Required Qualifications & Experience:
  • • High School diploma or equivalent required and 8+ years of industrial maintenance or automation experience, or equivalent combination of vocational education and experience
    • Advanced proficiency in PLC programming software
    • Experience troubleshooting and programming industrial robots
    • Proficient in using precision measuring tools and electrical testing equipment
    • Ability to work at elevated heights using ladders as well as operating ariel lift equipment for extended periods of time

Requirements, Perks, and Benefits (US-Non-Exempt) Physical/Cognitive Requirements (with or without accommodation)

  • Ability to follow policies and
  • Ability to read, write and interpret
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and
  • Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or
  • Ability to sit/walk/stand for duration of shift
  • Must possess visual acuity to perform essential job
  • Ability to conduct physical tasks with a full range of motion throughout the warehouse
  • Ability to lift/carry items up to 50 pounds

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

FedEx Supply Chain, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

 

  • 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)

 

FedEx Supply Chain is 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 FSC.TalentAcquisition@fedex.com

 

Perks and Benefits at FedEx Supply Chain (FSC):

 

  • Competitive Pay: FedEx Supply Chain offers competitive hourly rates depending on your location and
  • 401(k) plan with company match after 1 year
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Holiday pay and accrued paid time off programs offering both Vacation and PTO
  • Medical, dental, vision and voluntary benefits available on day one
  • Basic life Insurance
  • Basic AD&D coverage
  • Supplemental Life and Supplemental AD&D
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage for full time employees following 180 days of
  • Paid parental leave for both moms and dads
  • Paid bereavement and jury duty

Note: Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to, market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education/training, and a candidate's work experience.

Job Disclaimer (US)

 

Please note that this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. The Company reserves the right to modify duties or assign additional responsibilities as necessary to meet business needs.

 
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