Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

Celerity Staffing; Whitewater (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Celerity Staffing is seeking a senior Maintenance Technician to diagnose and repair complex equipment, lead major projects, and drive reliability across the plant.

The role requires 5+ years in maintenance or skilled trades, strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis, and the ability to train and mentor junior technicians. Collaboration with engineering and operations is essential to improve uptime and safety.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance or skilled-trade experience in manufacturing.
• Advanced knowledge of troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
• Proven ability to train and mentor technicians.
• Strong collaboration with engineering, quality, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced troubleshooting and repair of complex systems and machinery.
• Plan and execute major repairs, rebuilds, and installations.
• Lead root cause analysis for recurring equipment failures.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to improve reliability.
• Develop and maintain maintenance best practices and SOPs.
• Mentor and certify Level 1 and 2 technicians; manage contractors.

Skills

Advanced troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Mentoring technicians

Cross-functional collaboration

Equipment maintenance

Job description

The Maintenance Technician 3 is a senior-level or expert tradesperson with more than 5 years of experience in equipment maintenance and repair. This role serves as a subject matter expert in the skilled trades, capable of diagnosing and resolving the most complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues. Senior technicians lead major repairs, oversee projects, and work closely with engineering and operations to improve processes, reliability, and efficiency. They are responsible for training and certifying technicians at all levels, conducting root cause analyses, and contributing to long-term maintenance strategies. This role combines technical mastery with leadership and cross-functional collaboration to ensure plant reliability and performance.Key Responsibilities• Lead advanced troubleshooting and repair of complex systems and machinery.• Serve as a technical expert across multiple disciplines (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic).• Plan, coordinate, and execute major repairs, rebuilds, and installations.• Lead root cause analysis for recurring equipment failures and implement corrective actions.• Partner with engineering and operations to improve equipment design and reliability.• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and maintenance best practices.• Train, mentor, and certify Level 1 and Level 2 technicians.• Manage contractors and vendors performing specialized work.• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize uptime, reduce costs, and improve safety.• Ensure compliance with all Safety, Environmental, and Quality regulations.• Perform other duties as assigned to support maintenance and operations teams.Qualifications Required:• Education: None• Experience: Experience: 5 or more years of maintenance or skilled trade experience in manufacturing.• Advanced knowledge of troubleshooting, repair methods, and preventive maintenance.• Proven ability to train and mentor other technicians.• Strong collaboration skills with engineering, quality, and operations.• Trade certification or licensing preferred (mechanical, electrical, or multi-skill).Physical Requirements• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and reach for extended periods (up to 12 hours).• Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.• Manual dexterity for handling tools, materials, and small parts.• Visual acuity for reading gauges, manuals, and detailed inspections.• Ability to work in noisy, hot, or confined spaces.• Consistent use of PPE required. Maintenance Technician#CelerityHires#IND3