Maintenance Technician III

Maintenance Technician III – All Shifts Available

This role focuses on performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on complex material handling and sorting systems during the 3rd shift. You will ensure the reliability and safe operation of conveyors, automated rollers, pneumatic sorters, and associated equipment by diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical issues, supporting continuous improvement, and documenting all work in a computerized maintenance management system.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on material handling systems, including conveyors, automated rollers, pneumatic sorters, and sorting equipment to maximize uptime and reliability.
• Complete full preventive maintenance routines, including inspection, lubrication, adjustments, and critical parts replacement in accordance with maintenance schedules and standards.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical failures by changing motors, replacing belts, removing and installing conveyor slats, and servicing gearboxes, bearings, pulleys, and other power transmission components.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues using schematics, manufacturer's manuals, engineering specifications, and digital multimeters to identify and correct faults in motor control circuits and related systems.
• Troubleshoot controls-related issues by reading and interpreting PLC programs, connecting to PLC processors for diagnostics, and supporting the resolution of complex control problems.
• Work with industrial networks such as Control Net and Device Net to support communication and control of automated equipment.
• Create, modify, and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and technical documentation to guide repairs, upgrades, and equipment improvements.
• Utilize a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to document maintenance activities, manage and close work orders, and track equipment history and performance.
• Support a safe and compliant work environment by following safety procedures, reporting hazards, and ensuring equipment is maintained to required standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate maintenance activities, minimize downtime, and support operational goals.
• Assist lower-level technicians by providing guidance, sharing technical knowledge, and supporting on-the-job training.
• Escalate complex controls or equipment issues when necessary to ensure timely resolution and minimal impact on operations.
• Manage time effectively by prioritizing tasks, responding to urgent maintenance needs, and completing assignments within required time frames.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors, peers, and other departments regarding equipment status, maintenance needs, and completed work.

Essential Skills

• 4+ years of industrial maintenance experience with a focus on automated or material handling equipment.
• Strong mechanical skills, including experience with motors, belts, gearboxes, bearings, pulleys, and other power transmission components.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing pneumatic systems.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic systems.
• Hands-on experience performing preventive maintenance on industrial equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot electrical systems using digital multimeters and electrical schematics.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting, including reading and interpreting PLC programs and connecting to PLC processors.
• Ability to work with motor control circuits and related electrical components.
• Ability to read, create, and modify mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Experience using CMMS software to document maintenance activities and manage work orders.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for both mechanical and electrical issues in an industrial…