Maintenance Tech III

Schedule

Shift: Sunday – Thursday, 3rd Shift (Night/Overnight)

About the role

Maintenance Technician III is responsible for advanced installation, maintenance, and complex troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems with minimal supervision. The role often mentors junior staff, diagnoses root causes for machinery failures, interprets schematics, conducts preventative maintenance, manages complex repairs, and includes on‑call duties. This position is responsible for product safety, quality, and legality.

Primary Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and fixing intricate mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues, often serving as the final point of escalation for complex problems.
• Performing scheduled and emergency repairs, including preventative maintenance, equipment upgrades, and adapting new production equipment.
• Reading and applying complex blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals to understand system operations.
• Guiding and training less‑experienced technicians on procedures and complex repairs.
• Fixing worn or damaged parts, disassembling/reassembling equipment, and testing for proper function.
• Maintaining detailed repair logs, performance data, and work records using a maintenance‑tracking software system.
• Assisting with work schedules and ordering necessary parts and supplies, ensuring sufficient inventory to minimize downtime.
• Designing, programming (often in ladder logic), installing, testing, and maintaining PLC‑based automated control systems for industrial machinery.
• Following safety protocols, using appropriate PPE, and managing hazardous exposures.
• Communicating effectively with peers and other department employees.
• Providing after‑hours or weekend emergency repair services.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 4+ years of experience performing mechanical maintenance in a manufacturing/packaging environment, or an equivalent combination of vocational education and experience.
• Exceptional problem‑solving and maintenance skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work at elevated heights using ladders and to operate aerial‑lift equipment for extended periods.
• Customer‑service driven attitude.
• Strong team player.

Physical / Cognitive Requirements

• Ability to follow policies and procedures.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret technical documents.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or manipulate objects.
• Ability to sit, walk, and stand for the duration of the shift.
• Visual acuity sufficient to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to conduct physical tasks with a full range of motion throughout the warehouse.
• Ability to lift/carry items up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay (see Pay section).
• 401(k) plan with company match after 1 year of service.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Holiday pay and accrued paid time off (vacation and PTO).
• Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits available on day one.
• Basic life insurance and AD&D coverage.
• Supplemental life and supplemental AD&D coverage.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage for full‑time employees after 180 days.
• Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers.
• Paid bereavement and jury‑duty leave.

Pay

Pay range: USD $20.48 – $38.85 per hour. Competitive hourly rates may vary based on location, experience, and other factors.