What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Maintenance III - Machinist position at The Hillman Group?
Job Summary
Provides advanced technical expertise in diagnosing complex failures, improving equipment reliability, and supporting long-term maintenance strategies.
Essential Job Functions*
Education & Experience
Work Environment
Self-paced, 8 hr shifts. May be exposed to fumes, loud noises, and extreme temperatures infrequently. Functional near, far and peripheral vision and functional hearing required.
Physical Demands
Heavy, lifting up to 85 lbs., pushing/pulling up to 280 lbs.
The Hillman Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.
Provides advanced technical expertise in diagnosing complex failures, improving equipment reliability, and supporting long-term maintenance strategies.
Essential Job Functions*
- Diagnose complex and chronic equipment failures.
- Lead major equipment repairs and overhauls.
- Conduct root cause failure analyses and corrective actions.
- Improve preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
- Support installation and commissioning of new equipment.
- Mentor and develop Maintenance I and II technicians.
- Drive reductions in unplanned downtime.
- Collaborate with engineering on equipment improvements.
- Promote maintenance best practices and standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
- This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 3-5 years of manufacturing, warehouse, industrial, or related experience.
- Knowledge of advanced diagnostics for mechanical, electrical, and automated manufacturing systems.
- Skill in performing root cause failure analysis and implementing corrective actions.
- Knowledge of reliability‑centered maintenance and equipment life‑cycle principles.
- Knowledge of manual machining equipment, including manual mills, lathes, and related equipment.
- Ability to mentor and develop less experienced maintenance technicians.
- Ability to plan and execute complex maintenance and repair activities.
- Ability to exercise independent technical judgment when resolving high‑impact equipment issues.
- N/A
Work Environment
Self-paced, 8 hr shifts. May be exposed to fumes, loud noises, and extreme temperatures infrequently. Functional near, far and peripheral vision and functional hearing required.
Physical Demands
Heavy, lifting up to 85 lbs., pushing/pulling up to 280 lbs.
The Hillman Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.