Job Description

The Maintenance Technician III is a senior-level technician responsible for advanced troubleshooting, system ownership, and reliability improvement of automated equipment. This role serves as a technical expert, leading complex diagnostics, mentoring technicians, and supporting automation systems.

• Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, and controls issues across automation systems (conveyors, sortation, ASRS, packaging)
• Troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, servo systems, and industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Profinet)
• Serve as technical owner for key systems, including advanced faults, timing, and integration issues
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implement reliability improvements
• Develop and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
• Read and interpret complex electrical schematics and system documentation
• Coordinate with OEMs and third-party vendors for advanced support
• Document maintenance activities and system performance in CMMS
• Support equipment upgrades, trials, and capital projects
• Mentor and train Maintenance Technicians I & II

Required Skills

• Advanced electrical controls troubleshooting

• PLC diagnostics and automation systems expertise

• Industrial networking and servo systems

• Mechanical systems and power transmission

• Leadership, mentoring, and problem-solving skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent (technical training preferred)

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in automated environments

• Strong experience with PLCs, servo systems, and advanced electrical troubleshooting

• Knowledge of industrial networking and control systems

• Ability to lead complex troubleshooting and maintenance efforts

• Experience with CMMS systems

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk throughout a shift
• Climb, balance, kneel, crouch, or crawl for extended periods
• Reach, pull, push, and lift freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights up to 50 pounds
• Operate warehouse equipment safely as required for the position (i.e. pallet jack, box cutter, carts) which requires coordinated movements

Shift: Mon-Thurs 4:00pm to 3:30am

You should be proficient in:

• Leadership / People Management
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
• Advanced electrical controls troubleshooting
• Experience with CMMS systems
• Mechanical systems and power transmission
• Strong experience with PLCs and servo systems

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
• Conveyor Systems
• Servo Motors