What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician III position at Evolveemploymentoutsourcing?
Position Summary
A leading, well-established manufacturing company in the Oxford, NC area is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician III to support plant operations. This is a senior-level, multi-craft role responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial equipment to ensure maximum uptime and efficiency.
This position is ideal for a technician who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and has strong mechanical, electrical, and controls experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform advanced troubleshooting and repair of mechanical and electrical systems on production equipment
- Maintain and repair components such as motors, conveyors, pumps, valves, bearings, gearboxes, and air systems
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, including 3-phase power, motor controls, VFDs, and PLCs
- Perform and document preventive maintenance using CMMS
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and emergency repairs quickly to minimize downtime
- Identify root causes of recurring issues and implement long-term corrective actions
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
- Perform light fabrication, machining, and welding as needed
- Ensure compliance with all safety procedures (LOTO, PPE, confined space, etc.)
- Partner with production teams to improve equipment reliability
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (Lean/Kaizen)
- Mentor junior technicians as needed
Qualifications
- Associate's degree or technical certification in a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong experience with:
- Mechanical systems (bearings, hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes)
- Electrical systems (3-phase, motors, controls)
- PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley or similar preferred)
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
- Experience using CMMS systems
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks
- Willingness to work overtime and/or be on-call as needed
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Frequent standing, bending, climbing, and working at heights
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment
Why This Opportunity?
- Stable and growing manufacturing company
- Competitive compensation bonus potential
- Opportunity to work on advanced equipment
- Strong team-oriented culture
- Career growth opportunities
Salary : $25 - $27