Maintenance Technician III

Circle U Foods, Inc. • Fort Worth, TX

10d • $28 - $30

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician III is a senior multi-craft technical role responsible for 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.

The technician performs preventive and corrective maintenance, inspects and repairs production equipment and facility systems, independently diagnoses failures within their training and authorization, and supports equipment installations, modifications, and reliability projects. The role includes investigating recurring failures, leading technical root cause analysis, mentoring Technician I and II employees, and coordinating with the Maintenance Manager and other departments. Work must follow safety, food safety, quality, and applicable authorization and licensing requirements.

This position is based in an active food manufacturing facility with moving machinery, noise, temperature variations, and required personal protective equipment. The typical schedule is approximately 40 hours on weekdays, with occasional overtime or off-hours response based on operational needs. Physical work includes frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, and crawling; lifting and moving up to 50 pounds; and, when trained and authorized, using ladders at heights up to 20 feet.

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 skills, 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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required powered industrial truck authorization.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds, with assistance or mechanical aids as appropriate.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and provide documentation for I-9 verification.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Must successfully pass a background check and drug test.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, cleaning, lubrication, adjustments, and routine facility maintenance according to established procedures.
• Inspect production equipment and facility systems for wear, damage, leaks, abnormal operation, and potential failures, and promptly report findings.
• Assist with maintenance and repair of conveyors, motors, bearings, belts, chains, sprockets, scales, packaging equipment, and other plant machinery within demonstrated competency.
• Perform authorized non-licensed facility maintenance, including lighting, plumbing, fixtures, carpentry, HVAC filter changes, and general building upkeep.
• Use tools and measuring instruments safely, follow equipment isolation and lockout/tagout procedures, and avoid work beyond training or authorization.
• Respond to production and facility maintenance requests, communicate equipment status and handoffs, and escalate unsafe conditions or work beyond qualifications.
• Complete work orders, preventive maintenance checklists, service reports, and maintenance records, and 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 licensing requirements.
• Interpret equipment manuals, mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics to identify faults, choose corrective actions, and verify safe equipment operation.
• Troubleshoot conveyors, motors, drives, sensors, control components, and pneumatic systems using electrical test instruments, and identify when specialized support is needed.
• Respond independently to production downtime, prioritize 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, reinforcing safe methods and accurate documentation.
• Operate forklifts or other powered industrial trucks when required and after company training, evaluation, and authorization.
• Lead technical diagnosis and resolution of complex or recurring equipment failures within authorized scope.
• Diagnose PLC- and automation-related faults using approved interfaces and diagnostic tools, and coordinate programming changes or specialized repairs with qualified personnel or vendors when needed.
• Lead technical root cause investigations, implement approved corrective actions, and evaluate their effect on 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, coordinating troubleshooting and communicating 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.
• Own assigned technical projects, maintain detailed repair and improvement records, and recommend when outside contractors or licensed trades are required.
• Follow food safety and quality protocols, GMPs, housekeeping requirements, and safe work practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Company-paid employee-only health insurance (HMO); PPO health plan offered with a cost share.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Voluntary short-term disability coverage.
• Voluntary Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness insurance plans.
• Additional voluntary life insurance policy available.
• Accrued paid time off: 2 weeks for 0–5 years of service, 3 weeks for 5–10 years, and 4 weeks for 10 or more years.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed