Maintenance Technician III

Overview

The Maintenance Technician III installs, maintains, and repairs production and manufacturing equipment. Inspects equipment for proper functioning and performs preventative maintenance duties per manufacturer's specifications.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

• One year certificate from college or technical school; or five years related experience and/or training in manufacturing equipment maintenance and repair; or equivalent combination of continued education and experience.

• Moderate knowledge of and/or experience with PLC.

Other Functions:

• Must have proven experience and ability to display expertise in one or more of the following:

• Proficient experience with compressors/ammonia systems (e.g., refrigeration systems).

• Proficient experience with PLC (e.g., industrial maintenance, computer control systems, etc.).

• Proficient experience with basic electrical systems (e.g., starters, fuses, contacts, relays).

• Proficient experience with conveyors (air cylinders, diverters, sensors, motor/speed controls).

• Proficient experience with electrical systems (installation, frequency drive, troubleshooting)

• Proficient experience with electronics (e.g., level probes, flow meters, drives/VFDs, etc.).

• Proficient experience with gearing and gear boxes (rebuilds, ordering parts, machining parts).

• Proficient experience with hydraulic systems (high pressure cylinders, pumps, valves, troubleshooting).

• Proficient experience with kinematics (e.g., line speed/sprocket size ratios, etc.).

• Review rating instructions.

• Proficient experience with packaging/high speed production (e.g., bottling, consumer products, etc.).

• Proficient experience with pneumatics (solenoids, cylinders, motor brakes, reading, troubleshooting).

• Proficient experience with pneumatics/air compression (e.g., valves, cylinders, etc.).

• Proficient experience with preventative maintenance (computerized preventative charts/data).

• Proficient experience with pumps (e.g., troubleshooting, replacing seals/motors, understanding specs).

• Ability to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations, and accurately record data required.

• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts, as required.

• Must be able to frequently stand, walk, kneel, reach, climb, pull, and bend with full range of body motion.

• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

• Must be able to work independently and/or on a team in a fast paced environment.

• Strong analytical skills and systematic approach to troubleshooting and problem solving is required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• PLC, HVAC, Ammonia, Refrigeration, or other specialty certifications required

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to work in hot and cold climates, both indoors and outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Perform Proficient preventative maintenance inspection and service on all production and manufacturing equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and company guidelines.

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain equipment to the desired company performance standards.

• Interface, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electronic computerized systems and equipment

• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.

• Comply with all company work and safety rules and regulatory compliance rules and regulations.

• Use all personal protective equipment in compliance with OSHA regulations.

• Possess the necessary personal tools to perform duties.