Maintenance Technician III

TITLE: Maintenance Technician III

POSITION CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt

DEPARTMENT: Maintenance

POSITION REPORT TO: Maintenance Manager

REVISION DATE: 10/4/2022

SUMMARY: Coordinate activities of lower-level Maintenance Technicians including monitoring and motivation of work performance, coaching on troubleshooting techniques, identification of training opportunities, and assistance on implementation of individual training and development plans. Work with Maintenance Manager and Sr Maintenance Manager when higher levels of coaching and/or discipline are required. Perform maintenance technician duties including troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of production and facility equipment.

SHIFT: 7:00AM - 3:30 PM

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in a fast paced environment
• Supervisory experience desired
• Experience with the maintenance of food processing equipment desired
• Experience with the enforcement of personal protective equipment requirements
• Experience with Lockout/Tag out procedures
• Project management experience helpful
• Basic/advanced electrical experience helpful
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Strong understanding of mechanical repairs, drives, motors, pneumatics and hydraulics
• Basic understanding of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Ability to prioritize work orders
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Ability to multi-task
• Solid organizational skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
• Understanding of ammonia refrigeration systems helpful

EDUCATION:

• High School diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent required or equivalent combination of experience.
• Associate degree in Industrial Technology or a related area of study preferred

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate activities of Maintenance technicians
• Assist in the coaching and development of the technicians
• Distribute emergency work orders as they are requested
• Assist Maintenance Manager as required
• Back-up for Maintenance Manager
• Identify opportunities for improving production efficiency and effectiveness through
• Work with production, engineering, vendors and others to implement improvements through equipment modifications, preventive maintenance and procedural changes
• Enhance plant safety by following safe work practices and by identifying and correcting unsafe conditions
• Enhance product quality and safety by following GMPs and by identifying and correcting equipment deficiencies
• Perform mechanic tasks including, but not limited to:
• Mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities
• Continually inspect the manufacturing area for mechanical & electrical issues
• Utilize a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties
• Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision