Technician III, Maintenance

Job Summary

Perform all-around maintenance and repair services in several crafts, such as electrical, carpentry, welding, plumbing, sheet metal, millwright, and painting, at a moderately complex level. Apply skills in a primary craft gained from practical experience. Possess an in-depth understanding of maintenance history of the building, equipment, and other facilities to be maintained. Use expertise for diagnosis and emergency repairs, provide preventive and cost-efficient repairs, use all shop machinery and hand tools, act as leader for less-skilled assistants, consult with engineers and vendors.

A manufacturing maintenance technician ensures maximum production uptime by installing, inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial machinery and facility equipment. They perform preventive/predictive maintenance, such as lubrication and component replacement, while adhering to safety regulations. Key tasks include analyzing equipment failures, using technical manuals to diagnose electrical, hydraulic, or mechanical issues, and maintaining accurate maintenance records.

Core Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Preventive Maintenance: Performing scheduled cleaning, lubrication, and inspection of machinery to prevent breakdowns.

• Troubleshooting & Repair:

  Diagnosing mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical malfunctions (e.g., motors, conveyors, PLCs) and repairing them immediately.

• Installation: Setting up and calibrating new production equipment, including electrical, control, and robotic systems.

• Documentation: Maintaining detailed records of maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage in a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).

• Safety Compliance: Adhering to OSHA, PPE, and lockout/tagout procedures to ensure a safe working environment.

• Facility Support: Performing general facility repairs and collaborating with production teams to optimize equipment efficiency.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Technical Knowledge: Proficiency in reading blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.

• Skills: Experience with welding, cutting, PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), and electrical systems.

• Tools: Proficient in using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment (e.g., multimeters).

• Education: High school diploma/GED required; technical school certification or apprenticeship is highly preferred.

Common Equipment Managed:

• Production Machinery: Conveyors, Mixers, Vertical Baggers, Band Sealers, Dust Extraction systems.

• Support Equipment: Dust Extraction, motors, conveyors, and electrical panels and related components

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