Maintenance Technician III - 1st Shift in Santa Maria

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Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician III serves as a technical leader responsible for complex troubleshooting, project coordination, and mentoring. This position ensures high system reliability and continuous improvement across plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead root cause analysis and diagnostics for major equipment breakdowns.
• Coordinate daily maintenance priorities with planners and supervisors.
• Train, coach, and mentor Level 1 and 2 technicians.
• Design and implement safety and reliability improvements to machinery.
• Maintain expert-level knowledge of plant systems (mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, refrigeration, automation).
• Support USDA, Cal/OSHA, and CCOF compliance audits through documentation and system verification.
• Participate in capital project planning, installations, and commissioning.

Required Skills & Experience

• Advanced mechanical, electrical, and controls troubleshooting expertise.
• Strong PLC and automation knowledge (Allen-Bradley ).
• Ability to analyze downtime data and recommend solutions.
• Leadership, planning, and cross-departmental communication skills.

Advancement Criteria

• Proven leadership and mentorship record.
• Completion of advanced technical certifications (Industrial Electrical, Controls, Welding, etc.).
• Consistent reliability, initiative, and technical excellence.
• Approval from supervisor and management team.

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