Maintenance Technician III

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary mechanical authority on Spirals, Sorters, MDRs, belts, merges, diverts, and accumulation zones.
• Lead root‑cause investigations to eliminate repeat failures and improve long‑term system reliability.
• Identify mechanical vulnerabilities across the site and proactively recommend improvements.
• Drive rapid recovery during breakdowns by coordinating tasks, guiding other techs, and restoring flow efficiently.
• Execute complex mechanical repairs with precision, ensuring equipment returns to optimal performance.
• Set the standard for PM quality, ensuring all tasks are completed with zero missed items.
• Analyze PM data to identify patterns, emerging risks, and areas needing redesign or adjustment.
• Champion PM accuracy (95%+) and hold the team accountable to the same standard.
• Develop and refine PM procedures to improve clarity, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Train other Techs on equipment behavior, wear indicators, and proper PM execution.
• Actively seek out inefficiencies, recurring jams, and mechanical weak points across the conveyor system, Sorters, Spirals.
• Lead small improvement projects focused on uptime, jam reduction, and equipment reliability.
• Collaborate with operations to identify workflow issues and propose mechanical solutions.
• Recommend parts, design changes, or process adjustments that enhance system performance.
• Track recurring issues and drive long‑term corrective actions, not just short‑term fixes.
• Provide clear, actionable communication to operations, maintenance leadership, and controls teams.
• Deliver high‑quality work orders, shift handoff notes, and CMMS entries that support decision‑making.
• Reduce unnecessary escalations by accurately diagnosing mechanical vs. controls symptoms.
• Coordinate with operations during breakdowns to manage expectations and maintain safe workflow.
• Serve as the go‑to resource for technical questions from junior technicians.
• Model uncompromising adherence to LOTO and all safety protocols.
• Intervene immediately when unsafe behavior is observed and coach others toward safer habits.
• Lead or support toolbox talks, safety walks, and hazard‑spotting initiatives.
• Promote a culture where safety is prioritized over speed or convenience.
• Take full ownership of shift performance, ensuring uptime meets or exceeds site targets.
• Prioritize tasks effectively during high‑volume periods or multiple simultaneous breakdowns.
• Guide other Techs through troubleshooting steps, PM tasks, and repair strategies.
• Maintain a calm, solution‑focused presence during high‑pressure situations.
• Demonstrate readiness to step into lead‑level responsibilities when required.
• Build strong working relationships with operations, controls, and leadership teams.
• Set the tone for professionalism, reliability, and accountability within the maintenance team.
• Encourage a positive, collaborative environment where technicians feel supported and challenged.
• Show initiative in addressing site‑wide issues, not just assigned tasks.
• Maintain consistent attendance, punctuality, and follow‑through.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Life and disability insurance programs
• Paid and unpaid time away from work

Pay

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and