Maintenance Technician III 1st Shift
Santa Maria, CA - USA
Job Summary
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 preferred).
- 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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About Company
Bonipak Produce is a family-owned grower-shipper delivering fresh, responsibly grown vegetables from seed to sale across the U.S.