Technician III

About the role

The Manufacturing Technician III maintains the production machinery in proper operating order through preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, complex repair and improvement activities. The Technician will need to have all certifications of a Manufacturing Technician II in addition be capable (at times asked) to perform the functions of an operator. The Technician III will have demonstrated knowledge between 20-30% of SOPs within a specific manufacturing process.

Responsibilities

• Check settings, gauge readings, and sensors regularly to keep machines operating at proper specifications
• Perform mechanical maintenance with frequent electrical (480V, 208V, 120V, 24VDC) and controls related troubleshooting
• Dismantle machines or equipment using hand tools or power tools to examine parts for defects and repairs or replaces those parts
• Tighten bolts and inspects belts and chains for wear and tear for proper tensions
• Perform more complex cleaning activities of equipment where tear down is required
• Advance troubleshooting with equipment & machinery
• Thorough understanding of maintenance troubleshooting for electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic manufacturing equipment
• Confer with machine operators to determine the nature of the problem
• Inspect the external parts of the machine for any jams, breakage, and abnormal vibrations that may be causing the problem
• Inspect the internal components of the machine by the disassembly of certain machinery parts
• Examine the form, texture, and dimensions of the machine parts to detect wear and/or imperfections
• Restore machines to correct operating function
• Make the needed mechanical and pneumatic adjustments
• Diagnose problems, replace, or repair