Maintenance Technician III

American Woodmark; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

American Woodmark in Los Angeles area seeks a senior Maintenance Technician III to lead complex diagnostics, root cause analysis, and high-level repairs across plant equipment.

You will mentor Tech I/II, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with Maintenance Manager and cross-functional teams to improve reliability and safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Technical certification, or associate degree in a related field preferred.
• At least 6 to 8 years of relevant work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC-controlled systems.
• Mentor Tech I and Tech II team members and support capital projects.
• Coordinate predictive and preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints to guide repairs.
• Ensure safety and environmental standards are met and CMMS records are maintained.

Skills

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Mentoring Tech I & II

Project leadership

Equipment reliability

Reading schematics & wiring diagrams

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Technical certification or associate degree

Tools

CMMS

PLC systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician III is a senior-level technician and subject matter expert within the Maintenance Department. This position is responsible for leading complex troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and high-level repairs on plant equipment and systems. A Tech III demonstrates advanced technical knowledge across all maintenance disciplines and plays a key role in mentoring Tech I and Tech II staff, driving continuous improvement, and supporting equipment reliability strategies across the facility. This role requires independent decision-making, leadership on projects, and collaboration with both the Maintenance Manager and cross-functional departments.

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Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician III is a senior-level technician and subject matter expert within the Maintenance Department. This position is responsible for leading complex troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and high-level repairs on plant equipment and systems. A Tech III demonstrates advanced technical knowledge across all maintenance disciplines and plays a key role in mentoring Tech I and Tech II staff, driving continuous improvement, and supporting equipment reliability strategies across the facility. This role requires independent decision-making, leadership on projects, and collaboration with both the Maintenance Manager and cross-functional departments.

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Essential Job Functions

• Lead advanced diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC-controlled systems.
• Serve as a lead technician on critical repair work and major equipment overhauls.
• Coordinate and execute predictive and preventive maintenance tasks to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Mentor and provide hands‑on training to Tech I and Tech II team members.
• Support planning and execution of capital improvement projects and equipment installations.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Perform precision alignment, calibration, and instrumentation tasks.
• Interpret complex technical documents, wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints.
• Lead root cause failure analysis and implement long‑term corrective actions.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with all safety and environmental standards.
• Manage CMMS documentation for critical repairs and equipment history tracking.
• Support spare parts identification and procurement through collaboration with Maintenance Planner or Inventory Coordinator.
• Recommend and help implement process improvements and standard work instructions.

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Education

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

High School Diploma or equivalent is required

Technical certification, or associate degree in a related field preferred.

Experience

At least 6 to 8 years of relevant work experience is preferred

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Physical Description

Typical Working Conditions:

Manufacturing warehouse environment

Equipment Used

Industrial Machines (wood working)

Essential Physical Tasks

(List all physical tasks encountered in performing essential functions.) Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching, constant standing, walking, handling, grasping, talking, hearing with eye/hand/foot coordination, occasional climbing, balancing, crawling, feeling, and repetitive motions.