Base Specialist

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Job Description:

This entry level position troubleshoots, calibrates, analyzes and adjusts Automated Sortation Systems as necessary to maintain optimal performance of Plant Floor Equipment. Responds to sort calls and breakdowns and expedites their completion. Proactively identifies equipment or human interface that is the cause of system defects. This position will combine the individual's technical knowledge and analytical skills to support an Automated Sortation System. This position will require the individual to have a working knowledge of the entire Automated Sortation System and processes required to maintain and support the following:

• Automated Sortation System
  • Conveyor Systems (Belting, Power Units, Pulleys, Rollers)
  • Height Sensor / Photoeyes
  • Encoders
  • Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
  • Diverters
  • Imaging Systems (Camera / Lights)
  • Laser Scanners
  • Dimensioning Systems
  • Human Machine Interface (HMI) Systems
  • Plant Floor PC Hardware and Applications
  • Uninterruptable Power Supplies

Additional Internal Information:

Internal Grade: 10E

Last day to apply: October 29, 2023

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshooting Sortation System up to Second Level Support
• Calibrating and Adjusting Plant Floor Equipment
• Maintaining and Analyzing Statistics
• Analyzing and Correcting Operation's Methods
• Reports on reliability and defect issues at area presort meetings
• Identifies and Corrects Both Systems and Human Issues Resulting in Automated Misloads
• Identifies and Corrects Both Systems and Human Issues Resulting in Poor Package Care
• Communicating and Coordinating with Maintenance Mechanics
• Computer Virus Procedures (Updates, Patches, Auditing)
• Reading and Interpreting Single Line Electrical Drawings
• Auditing Plant Floor Equipment
• Performing Preventive Maintenance Program
• Coordinating, Inventorying and Ordering of Spare Parts
• Testing of Equipment
• Performing Disaster Recovery Preparedness i.e. loss of HMI
• Training
• Responds to poor performing or malfunctioning sortation systems and schedules or makes necessary adjustments to machine interface components
• Troubleshoots, calibrates, and adjusts encoders (used for dimensioning system), photocells and other plant floor sensors, DWS units, laser scanners, CCD cameras and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
• Directs and follows up with Maintenance Mechanics on repairs to sortation system components
• Troubleshoots PLC processors, the I/O, and PLC network
• Responds to poor performing or malfunctioning Dimensional Weight System (DWS) components and schedule or make necessary adjustments to these components
• Performs daily and annual testing of DWS components
• Perform Preventive Maintenance Inspections of Plant Floor Equipment
• Order replacement equipment
• Test all new and repaired equipment
• Conduct periodic inventory of spare equipment
• Troubleshoots, modifies, and maintains UPS proprietary Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) logic
• Troubleshoots, modifies, and maintains UPS proprietary PC applications
• Install, apply and update Virus Scan applications
• Install, apply and update application patches
• Retrieve monthly and weekly performance results and create associated trend graphs.
• Perform Pre- and Post- PMI data analysis
• Analyze Technical Data
• Perform optimization studies
• Perform Plant Floor project engineering tasks
• Participate in group training activities
• Train other Sortation Specialist
• Train operations personnel on the correct methods for human interface to the sortation systems
• Maintain Skills Inventory
• Draft "Request For System Change" (RFSC)

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or international equivalent in engineering - Preferred
Programming experience including troubleshooting, basic understanding of networks, motor control theory, and operation including basic AC and DC electrical troubleshooting - Preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and elementary diagrams

Employee Type:

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

Other Criteria:

Employer will sponsor visas for specific positions. UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

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.