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.

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.

• 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.