Industrial Maintenance Mechanic III

The Industrial Maintenance Mechanic III is a senior-level technician responsible for performing complex mechanical and electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of automated production equipment in a high-speed food manufacturing environment. This role provides advanced technical support, mentors junior mechanics, and plays a key role in minimizing downtime and ensuring operational reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

Availability: Candidates must be able to work weekends, and overtime as required

• Perform advanced troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems, including motors, pumps, valves, conveyors, and packaging machinery.
• Lead and execute complex equipment rebuilds, installations, and overhauls with minimal supervision.
• Diagnose issues with PLCs, VFDs, and control systems and coordinate with electricians or automation teams for programming support.
• Serve as a lead mechanic on shift, guiding lower-level technicians and coordinating urgent work orders.
• Execute and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs using CMMS.
• Fabricate and modify machine parts as needed using hand tools, welding equipment, and machining tools.
• Follow GMPs, safety standards, and sanitation procedures; support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, work orders, and parts usage documentation.
• Support training and onboarding of Maintenance I and II mechanics.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting, preferably food/beverage.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to interpret technical schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals.
• Experience using CMMS and working within GMP and HACCP-regulated environments.
• Able to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, work in elevated areas, and in hot/cold/wet environments.

Preferred:

• Technical certification or trade school degree.
• Welding/fabrication experience.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement practices.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb stairs, and work from elevated platforms for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in confined spaces and heights as needed.
• May be required to use a worker cage or lift equipment to access high, elevated areas.
• Use of PPE (gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.) required.

Work Environment:

• The work environment is a food manufacturing facility. Exposure to moving machinery and noise.
• Employees may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures, humidity, moisture, and liquids when working on production machines.
• Exposure to strong odors and fumes from hot peppers and other flavorful ingredients processed in the facility is likely.
• Frequent exposure to moving machinery, wet and slippery surfaces, and cleaning chemicals.
• Must be able to work in a high-demand, fast-paced production environment with strict hygiene and safety protocols.
• May require flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts based on production demands.