Maintenance Mechanic III

About the role

The Maintenance Mechanic III maintains and troubleshoots Sortation Controls and building systems, requiring advanced expertise in pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems. The role emphasizes troubleshooting and fine-tuning electrical, PLC, and sortation controls to ensure peak production. This technician responds to critical and emergency issues, prioritizes demands, and makes independent decisions. Additionally, this position provides guidance and mentoring to Maintenance Mechanic I and II partners.

Responsibilities

• Perform general facility repairs such as minor plumbing, electrical, lighting, painting, and wall repair.
• Conduct minor repairs on doors and dock plates to ensure operational success.
• Assist Senior Mechanics with major repairs and Tenant Improvement work.
• Communicate with peers, customers, and management to accomplish assigned and critical tasks.
• Oversee Third Party project completion.
• Support and perform reactive repairs and preventative maintenance on conveyors and sorter equipment, including pneumatic sub-systems.
• Troubleshoot conveyor system controls and adjust, calibrate, or repair as needed.
• Work with vendor partners to determine root causes of issues and implement corrections.
• Oversee production-related issues and make necessary corrections to sortation controls.
• Perform preventative maintenance on production-related equipment, Powered Industrial Trucks, and building equipment.
• Maintain inventory and cleanliness of all equipment and work areas.
• Identify and correct safety hazards and potential maintenance issues.
• Support the design and implementation of continuous improvement processes.
• Perform troubleshooting and tasks involving low and high voltage electrical and control systems of 480-volt devices (AC and DC), including repair or replacement of components.
• Recommend and perform installations of new or replacement facility equipment.
• Work with or oversee In-House and Third Party installation.
• Detect, diagnose, and resolve electrical, mechanical, plumbing, heating/cooling, and equipment problems before they impact operations.
• Oversee and ensure the maintenance shop area is organized, neat, and clean.
• Identify and act immediately on safety hazards, spills, etc., to avoid accidents.
• Use safe lifting techniques and operate power equipment safely.
• Abide by all safety regulations, including lockout/tag out procedures.
• Oversee inventories, repairs, and clean-up of equipment and work areas daily.
• Communicate safety issues and training requirements with peers, customers, and management.
• Fabricate, design, create, or repair custom equipment using materials such as wood and metal.
• Perform data entry for work order tracking/filing and maintain updated tools and documents (e.g., Material Safety Data Sheets).
• Maintain records to ensure accountability of time, parts, and repairs.
• Read blueprints, manuals, and schematics, and interpret technical manuals.
• Prioritize tasks to ensure timely completion of all requests.
• Train new associates in operational procedures, safety equipment use, and safety hazards.
• Communicate completed Work Orders or updates to management daily.
• Oversee small/medium-sized projects within the facility and provide oversight of Third Party vendors.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent education preferred.
• Industrial mechanic trade school courses or certificate (e.g., electrical, controls, plumbing, welding) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five years’ experience with mechanical and electrical systems, including conveyor/sortation systems and related equipment, in a fast-paced production environment.
• Previous experience with Dematic conveyors and related production equipment and systems (e.g., Rapid Route, Flex Sort, Crown, Raymond).
• Advanced mastery of PLC and sortation control systems.
• Working knowledge of standard building codes and safety regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow blueprints, technical manuals, and engineering specifications.
• Strong prioritization skills and ability to make independent decisions.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to oversee timely completion of multiple tasks daily.
• Ability to train new employees and mentor junior technicians.
• Good working knowledge of building codes, National Electrical Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and OSHA regulations.
• Ability to be on call, work days or nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Strong computer skills.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $35.00/hour to $42.00/hour, with adjustments made to comply with all state and local minimum wage laws.

Benefits

The company offers a competitive benefits package, including a 401(k), and opportunities for growth within the organization. Eligible employees may participate in an incentive program, paid according to the Incentive Plan terms and conditions.