Maintenance Technician III

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN III

JOB SUMMARY

Maintenance Technician III is critical in ensuring the efficient operation of CNC machinery and other equipment. They perform maintenance on CNC equipment to ensure it operates efficiently and safely, troubleshoot and diagnose issues with CNC machines and equipment, and maintain all equipment in the shop. A Maintenance Technician III also collaborates daily with the Maintenance Supervisor about daily tasks for the team and discusses any complex necessary machining repairs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform routine, preventative, and emergency maintenance on CNC machines to ensure they operate efficiently and safely.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with CNC machines and equipment.
• Teach Maintenance Technician Is and IIs how to troubleshoot and diagnose machine issues.
• Calibrate machines to maintain precision and accuracy in production.
• Ensure that CNC machines and equipment meet safety standards and regulations.
• Suggest improvements to enhance machine performance, reliability, and efficiency.
• Maintain and repair the building and all equipment inside it, including air conditioners, fans, lighting, painted shop lines, overhead cranes, forklifts, cleaning equipment, etc.
• Keep organized documentation of what maintenance is performed on all equipment.
• Engage in daily discussions with the Maintenance Supervisor about daily tasks for all maintenance department team members.
• Perform work on and with aerial lifts.

The above list reflects the general details describing the position's principles and essential functions. It shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position. An individual in this position must successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. 
• Great mechanical skills. 
• Strong interest in industrial maintenance, machine tools, electrical wiring, diagnosing mechanical issues, welding, and building maintenance.
• Excellent teamwork, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to use various hand tools effectively and safely, including measuring tools, wrenches, files, and different tools associated with maintenance/repair work.
• Strong knowledge of safety protocols.
• 5 years of CNC machine repairs and maintenance.
• Basic computer proficiency, including data entry skills and familiarity with various software programs.
• Strong team leadership skills and training abilities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Technical degree in Industrial Maintenance. 
• Apprenticeship or vocational training.
• 10 years of CNC machine repairs and maintenance.
• High school degree or equivalent. 

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

To perform the essential functions of this job successfully, an employee must meet the physical and mental demands described here. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor.
• Exert 1 to 25 pounds of force 75% of the time.
• Exert 26 to 50 pounds of force 20% of the time.
• Exert 50 plus pounds of force 5% of the time.
• Ability to read machine dial gages, blueprints, precision measuring instruments, and computer screens. 
• Read English and understand sketches, routings, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 
• Communicate effectively with employees.  
• Ability to work in a man lift at high heights.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Indoor shop-based position.
• Moderate noise levels from operating machines.
• Physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts.
• Machining fumes, dust, and mist.
• Skin exposed to oils and cutting fluids.