Maintenance Technician III

Job Summary: The Maintenance Technician III is the senior multi-craft technical role responsible for all Maintenance Technician I and II duties, as well as complex troubleshooting, technical problem solving, equipment reliability improvements, and mentoring. Working under the Maintenance Manager, this position provides advanced hands-on technical expertise without direct supervisory responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

•         Perform assigned preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, cleaning, lubrication, adjustments, and routine facility maintenance according to established procedures.

•         Inspect production equipment and facility systems; identify wear, damage, leaks, abnormal operation, and potential failures and report findings promptly.

•         Assist with maintenance and repair of conveyors, motors, bearings, belts, chains, sprockets, scales, packaging equipment, and other plant machinery within demonstrated competency.

•         Perform basic non-licensed facility maintenance, including lighting, plumbing, fixtures, carpentry, HVAC filter changes, and general building upkeep within authorization.

•         Use hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments, and basic meters safely; follow applicable equipment isolation and lockout/tagout procedures and never work beyond training or authorization.

•         Respond to production and facility maintenance requests, communicate equipment status and handoffs, and escalate unsafe conditions or work beyond current qualifications.

•         Accurately complete work orders, preventive maintenance checklists, service reports, and maintenance records in the designated system; assist with parts and tool inventory.

•         Maintain organized workspaces and coordinate with Production, Quality, Sanitation, and other departments to protect product and equipment during maintenance.

•         Independently diagnose and repair routine to moderately complex mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical equipment failures within training, authorization, and applicable licensing requirements.

•         Interpret equipment manuals, mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics to identify faults, select appropriate corrective actions, and verify safe equipment operation.

•         Troubleshoot conveyors, motors, drives, sensors, control components, and pneumatic systems; use electrical test instruments and recognize when specialized support is needed.

•         Respond independently to production downtime events, prioritize assigned corrective maintenance, and communicate repair status and expected next steps.

•         Investigate recurring failures, document probable root causes, and recommend preventive or corrective measures.

•         Assist with equipment installation, changeovers, modifications, and upgrades under approved plans; perform basic fabrication and use shop equipment when trained and authorized.

•         Provide practical guidance and task support to Technician I employees as assigned; reinforce safe methods and accurate documentation.

•         Operate forklifts or other powered industrial trucks when required, after company training, evaluation, and authorization.

•         Lead technical diagnosis and resolution of complex or recurring mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, controls, and facility equipment failures within authorized scope.

•         Diagnose PLC- and automation-related faults using approved interfaces and diagnostic tools; coordinate programming changes or specialized repairs with qualified personnel or vendors when necessary.

•         Lead technical root cause investigations, implement approved corrective actions, and evaluate whether changes reduce repeat failures and downtime.

•         Identify and execute approved reliability improvements, preventive maintenance enhancements, and equipment optimization initiatives.

•         Serve as a senior technical resource during significant downtime events; coordinate technical troubleshooting and communicate options, risks, and progress to the Maintenance Manager.

•         Provide technical support for equipment installations, modifications, and capital projects, including planning, testing, documentation, and commissioning within assigned scope.

•         Mentor and train Technician I and II employees, share troubleshooting methods, and help assess technical readiness without assuming formal supervisory authority.

•         Take ownership of assigned technical projects, maintain detailed repair and improvement records, and recommend when outside contractors or licensed trades are required.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

•         Demonstrated mastery of Maintenance Technician I and II responsibilities, including independent corrective maintenance, diagnostics, and safe equipment restoration.

•         Approximately 7 or more years of progressive, verifiable industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience preferred, or equivalent advanced demonstrated competency.

•         Advanced mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, including motors, drives, controls, pneumatics, hydraulics, and equipment systems.

•         Ability to diagnose PLC and automation-related faults and determine when specialist programming or licensed work is necessary.

•         Demonstrated root cause analysis, technical project ownership, mentoring, and clear documentation and communication.

•         Advanced technical certifications or applicable licenses preferred; manufacturing or food production experience preferred.

•         Ability to obtain and maintain required powered industrial truck authorization.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

•         Frequently stand, walk, bend, twist, reach, kneel, crouch, and crawl while working around operating equipment and facility systems.

•         Lift and move up to 50 pounds, with assistance or mechanical aids as appropriate.

•         Use ladders and work at heights, including elevated or rooftop locations, only when trained, equipped, and authorized; ladder work may involve heights up to 20 feet.

•         Work in an active food manufacturing facility with moving machinery, noise, temperature variations, and required personal protective equipment.

•         Typically work a weekday schedule of approximately 40 hours, with occasional overtime or off-hours response based on operational needs.

•         Use forklifts, lifts, or other powered equipment only when job duties require it and applicable training, certification/evaluation, and company authorization have been completed.

Other Duties:

•         Follow food safety and quality protocols.  

•         Follow GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), housekeeping and safe work practices.  

•         Other duties as assigned.  

Benefits:

•         Circle U Foods offers a benefits package that includes:  

•         Company paid employee-only health (HMO), dental, vision, and life insurance. A PPO health plan is offered with a cost share.   

•         Voluntary insurance plans for short-term disability coverage, Accident, Hospital and Critical Illness.  

•         Additional voluntary life insurance policy available  

•         Accrued Paid Time Off: 0-5 years, 2 weeks; 5-10 years, 3 weeks; 10+ years 4 weeks

Equal Opportunity Employer
Circle U Foods, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Conditions of Employment

·       Eligibility to Work: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and provide appropriate documentation to complete the I-9 verification process.

·       Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

·       Transportation Requirement: Applicants must have reliable transportation to and from work to meet job attendance and punctuality requirements.

·       Pre-Employment Screening: Candidates must successfully pass a background check and drug test.