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: Monday - Friday 9:00pm - 5:30am
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