Maintenance Technician III
$70,200–$70,200 year
On-siteKansas City, Kansas, United States
Kansas City, Kansas, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$70,200–$70,200 yearGreen IndustryMedium
Full TimeMediumGreen Industry
Job Summary
Conduct advanced preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and high-voltage (480V) systems. Install and calibrate precision instruments, VFDs, and servo drives while performing root cause analysis on complex equipment failures. Execute fabrication and installation from P&ID blueprints, mentor junior technicians, and lead formal training sessions. Maintain clean work areas and adhere strictly to safety protocols, NFPA 70E, and lockout/tagout procedures. Requires 4+ years of industrial maintenance experience, ability to lift 75lbs, and operating plant forklift permit.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED
- Apprenticeship/Trade School or equivalent
- 4+ years of experience in industrial maintenance or equivalent training
- Proficient in multiple industrial maintenance skill sets
- Trouble shooting and repair of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems
- Proper installation of electrical systems and related equipment
- Advanced welding (which could include mig, tig, and arc)
- Ability to use electrical and mechanical test equipment
- Knowledge of ladder logic and PLC control systems
- Carpentry
- Plumbing
- Advanced pipe fitting (Ability to read P&ID and other blueprints)
- Rebuilding of essentials systems; pumps, motors, gearboxes, and all production equipment
- Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
- Basic computer skills which could include Microsoft platforms and any other company applications
- Ability to mentor team members
- Communicate professionally with all Co-owners and outside agencies
- Ability to lift/ carry 75lbs and greater
- Ability to work in confined space
- Ability to work at elevation
- Ability to work in unconditioned environments
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
- Ability to obtain operating permit for plant fork truck
- Employment is contingent upon and may not begin until the successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen
- PBI-Gordon and its subsidiaries participate in E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States
Desired Qualifications
- Know how to perform advanced Preventative maintenance tasks and procedures and use a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
- Ability to perform duties with limited supervision
- Troubleshooting and repair to mechanical, pneumatic logic and PLCs and electrical systems
- Installation of facility equipment from provided P&ID and blueprints to include fabrication
- Maintenance and rebuilding expertise on pumps, motors, gearboxes, and production equipment
- Expertly install, calibrate, and troubleshoot precision instruments such as pressure transducers, flow meters, temperature sensors (RTDs/thermocouples), and distance sensors
- Calibrate, program, and troubleshoot VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) parameters and advanced servo drive systems
- adjusting acceleration/deceleration curves and managing motor feedback loops
- Independently perform and document Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for complex, recurring equipment failures and intermittent breakdowns to identify failure mechanisms and implement permanent corrective actions
- Act as a dedicated mentor and trainer for Maintenance Technicians I and II, providing hands-on instruction during repairs and leading formal training sessions on specific equipment or safety protocols
- Safely perform diagnostics and repairs on 480V three-phase power systems and distribution panels, adhering strictly to NFPA 70E and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures
- Follow all company safety policies and procedures
- Participate in required safety training
- Report unsafe conditions, near misses, and incidents promptly
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