Maintenance Technician III

Maintenance Technician IIIAlexandria, VA, USA33-35 per hourHourlyFull TimeThe position is responsible for repairing and installing advanced production/manufacturing equipment. Inspects equipment for proper functioning and performs preventative maintenance duties per manufacturer's specifications. May mentor and provide support to less experienced mechanics. Diagnoses equipment malfunctions and makes more complicated repairs or adjustments as needed.The position requires frequent lifting, climbing, standing, walking, crouching, squatting, bending, and kneeling. The position may require weekend and/or holiday work.Location: 4106 Wheeler Ave. Alexandria, VA 22304.Shift: Monday to Saturday 7:30am-3:30pm working 50 hours per week.Job Responsibilities:Perform preventative maintenance on more advanced/sophisticated production equipmentPerform repairs on more advanced production equipment as neededPerform breakdown analysisOversee or perform general housekeeping, as well as upgrade production lines with new/upgraded equipment/technologyDirect activities of outside contractors working on assigned lineChange line for package changeoversEnforce GMP, safety, and audit standardsWork independently under limited supervision (self-management)Education/Experience:Experience with basic electrical systems (e.g., starters, fuses, contacts, relays)Experience with electrical systems (installation, frequency drive, troubleshooting)Experience with product manuals (e.g., reading and applying knowledge to make repairs).Experience with schematics (e.g., electrical blueprints with switches, starters, maps, relays).Experience with troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns (pinpointing and fixing breakdowns).Experience with troubleshooting (e.g., diagnostics, problem solving, etc.).Experience with reading mechanical drawings (e.g., hydraulics, pneumatics).Must be able to sufficiently read, write, and speak English due to the safety sensitivity of this role.Electromechanics controls and programing preferred.