Maintenance Technician III (Anaheim Hills)

About the Role

The Maintenance Technician III is a senior-level technician and subject matter expert within the Maintenance Department. This position is responsible for leading complex troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and high-level repairs on plant equipment and systems. A Tech III demonstrates advanced technical knowledge across all maintenance disciplines and plays a key role in mentoring Tech I and Tech II staff, driving continuous improvement, and supporting equipment reliability strategies across the facility. This role requires independent decision-making, leadership on projects, and collaboration with both the Maintenance Manager and cross-functional departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC-controlled systems.
• Serve as a lead technician on critical repair work and major equipment overhauls.
• Coordinate and execute predictive and preventive maintenance tasks to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Mentor and provide hands-on training to Tech I and Tech II team members.
• Support planning and execution of capital improvement projects and equipment installations.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Perform precision alignment, calibration, and instrumentation tasks.
• Interpret complex technical documents, wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints.
• Lead root cause failure analysis and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with all safety and environmental standards.
• Manage CMMS documentation for critical repairs and equipment history tracking.
• Support spare parts identification and procurement through collaboration with Maintenance Planner or Inventory Coordinator.
• Recommend and help implement process improvements and standard work instructions.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Technical certification, or associate degree in a related field preferred.

Required Skills

• At least 6 to 8 years of relevant work experience is preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Manufacturing warehouse environment.
• Industrial Machines (wood working).