3rd Shift Maintenance Technician

ZipRecruiter; Ontario; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Ontario is seeking a Maintenance Technician III. This full-time role involves maintaining production machinery, conducting preventive maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates have significant experience and technical training.

Qualifications

• Five years of relevant experience with documented Journeyman level in crafts.
• Completion of two years at a technical or trade school is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production machinery and equipment, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Conduct preventive maintenance programs and support modernization projects.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems and coordinate necessary repairs.

Skills

Electrical Systems

Troubleshooting

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Technical or Trade School

Tools

Maintimizer

Job description

Job Description

Pridestaff is currently seeking a Maintenance Technician III for a manufacturing company located in Ontario, CA. This is a full-time, contract to permanent position with opportunities for growth. Please see the job requirements below to be considered.

• Hourly Pay Range: $30-$33
• Shift: Work an Alternative Work Schedule (AWS) - a 12-hour shift alternating weekdays and weekends - 4/3 - 5pm to 5am (some training may be needed on the day shift)

Job Summary: The Maintenance Technician III is essential to our client’s packaging operations. The role involves maintaining production machinery and equipment, the physical plant, utilities, and grounds of the facility. Major duties include conducting and refining preventive maintenance programs, supporting plant modernization and expansion projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and improving equipment availability and reliability. The technician is responsible for meeting safety, production, quality, food safety, and performance standards.

Job Duties/Requirements:

• Follow safety guidelines, wear designated personal protective equipment, and meet OSHA safety requirements.
• Use Maintimizer to pull work orders and complete assigned tasks.
• Support daily service calls and other plant activities to maintain daily production operations.
• Work with maintenance parts clerk to accurately identify replacement parts and other items (electrical parts, mechanical parts, utility components, etc.).
• Complete assigned work orders and other maintenance responsibilities from the plant’s maintenance lead.
• Work independently on assigned tasks.
• Perform work in accordance with safety and health policies, ensuring proper and safe operational conditions of all production and related equipment.
• Maintain the physical plant, grounds, machinery, equipment, and utilities in accordance with all applicable regulations and standards.
• Perform varied maintenance duties including safety inspections, work orders, and preventive maintenance to meet operational objectives.
• Manage projects, repairs, and improvements on the line, and maintain preventive maintenance schedules.
• Organize work for efficient operations; accurately track time and materials used for work orders and repairs using manual and electronic means.
• Handle waste oil transfer to DOT-approved drums, proper labeling, material handling, and storage of hazardous and regulated materials, including universal wastes like fluorescent bulbs.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems and coordinate necessary repairs.
• Obtain prior approval from the Maintenance Manager for all maintenance purchases and follow established procedures.
• Maintain tools in good and safe condition, ensuring tools are returned to their proper locations.
• Be flexible to shift changes and overtime; work 12-hour rotating shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
• Lift up to 40 pounds.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Completion of two (2) years at a technical or trade school is highly desired.
• Five (5) years of relevant experience, with documented Journeyman level in at least one of the following crafts: electrician (including PLC experience), millwright (including hydraulics, pneumatics, and piping).
• Experience in general plumbing, electrical systems, conveyors, PLCs, and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of presses and converting equipment.
• Basic computer skills required.