Maintenance Technician III - Equipment (1st Shift)

Vermeer Corporation • Pella, IA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician III independently troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment across maintenance systems to keep production operating. The role requires adherence to safety protocols, including serving as an Authorized Lockout/Tagout Team Member and, when applicable, as an Electrically Qualified Team Member. The technician uses extensive maintenance knowledge to train, mentor, and guide other technicians in tool usage, schematics, diagnostics, and repair work; provides a positive experience for internal and external customers; uses the Thrive maintenance data system; and leads communications to help ensure work is completed on time. This is an onsite, first-shift position with no expected travel.

Requirements

• Four years of equipment maintenance experience at Vermeer; or an associate’s degree in basic trades and three years of similar equipment maintenance experience elsewhere; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; or five years of similar equipment maintenance experience elsewhere.
• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing equipment and processes, and effective communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to train others in equipment maintenance, including hand and power tool use, volt meters, reading blueprints and electrical schematics, writing intra-departmental communications, applying basic math, troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing equipment.
• Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques and effective time management to meet department, production, and company schedules.
• Successful operation of Thrive, LO/TO authorization, and Electrically Qualified Team Member certification.

Responsibilities

• Independently troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment across maintenance systems while following safety protocols.
• Serve as an Authorized Lockout/Tagout Team Member and, when applicable, as an Electrically Qualified Team Member.
• Train, mentor, and guide maintenance technicians in tool usage, schematics, diagnostics, and equipment maintenance and repair.
• Provide a positive customer experience when working with mentees, peers, internal customers, external suppliers, and vendors.
• Accurately use the Thrive maintenance data system.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues on equipment.
• Lead communications with mentees, peers, customers, vendors, and suppliers to support timely completion of work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree