Automation Maintenance Mechanic

UPS UPS · Logistics · EASTON, PA +1

Responsible for maintenance activities performed to keep a UPS package handling facility operating efficiently and effectively. The work is fast-paced and requires routine interaction with other hub employees. Ideal candidates must be available to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift, in a 24 x 7 operation. Candidate requires a strong electrical background and must pass the electrical assessment.

What you'd actually do

  1. Troubleshooting, adjusting, and replacing AC and DC electrical equipment such as batteries, control stations, fuses, motor starters, relays, switches, timers, servo-driven equipment, photo-electrical devices, transducers, Variable Frequency Drives (VFD’s), and encoders
  2. Inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and/or replacing mechanical components such as motors, reducers, drive chains, sprockets, sheaves, pulleys, rollers, conveyor belts, bearings, and transfer plates
  3. Inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and/or replacing pneumatic equipment such as diverters, lubricators, hoses, and coils
  4. Inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and/or replacing hydraulic equipment such as hoses, fittings, cylinders, and pumps
  5. Welding equipment such as handrails, conveyor supports, package handling equipment, carts, and grating as defined by the scope of work
  6. Performing preventive maintenance inspections of plant equipment such as conveyors, bulk carts, and power industrial equipment

Skills

Required

  • electrical background
  • AC and DC electrical equipment troubleshooting and repair
  • mechanical component troubleshooting and repair
  • pneumatic equipment troubleshooting and repair
  • hydraulic equipment troubleshooting and repair
  • welding

Nice to have

  • VFDs
  • encoders

What the JD emphasized

  • strong electrical background