Maintenance Technician III - 3rd Shift

Maintenance Technician III – Industrial Maintenance (3rd Shift)

Location: Cincinnati, OH
Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Shift: 3rd Shift | Monday–Friday, 6:45 PM–10:45 AM
Overtime: Saturdays as needed; Saturday hours are paid as overtime

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician III to join a manufacturing operation in Cincinnati, OH. This is a hands‑on industrial maintenance position responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining mechanical and electrical manufacturing equipment.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience , strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills, and the ability to diagnose complex equipment issues. This position also provides technical guidance and mentorship to Maintenance Technician I and II team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical and electrical manufacturing equipment
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production equipment
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits, controls, and industrial equipment
• Diagnose equipment issues using electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation
• Interpret ladder logic for troubleshooting purposes
• Troubleshoot and work with sensors, relays, contactors, VFDs, and other electrical components
• Install, test, modify, and upgrade manufacturing equipment and machinery
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and maintenance emergencies
• Perform equipment inspections and identify potential maintenance issues before failures occur
• Assist with equipment installations, machinery upgrades, and continuous improvement projects
• Use hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, forklifts, aerial lifts, and other maintenance equipment
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Maintenance Technician I and II employees
• Support efforts to improve equipment reliability, safety, and production efficiency
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance work area
• Follow all company safety procedures and maintenance best practices

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair experience
• Strong electrical troubleshooting experience
• Experience maintaining and repairing manufacturing or production equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits and industrial equipment
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and mechanical drawings
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs
• Experience with PLC systems and industrial controls
• Ability to interpret ladder logic for troubleshooting
• Experience with sensors, relays, contactors, and VFDs
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred
• Experience with automation or automated manufacturing equipment is a plus
• Ability to work independently and prioritize maintenance issues
• Strong communication, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to mentor and provide technical guidance to less experienced maintenance technicians
• High school diploma or GED required
• Technical school, vocational training, or maintenance-related certification is a plus
• Ability to pass a Ramsey mechanical aptitude assessment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and work around machinery for extended periods
• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally handle heavier materials with assistance
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with machinery, noise, varying temperatures, and elevated work areas
• Ability to operate forklifts, aerial lifts, and other maintenance equipment as needed

Why Apply?

• Full-time opportunity with an established manufacturing operation
• Hands‑on work with a variety of industrial equipment
• Advanced mechanical and electrical troubleshooting responsibilities
• Opportunity to mentor and support other maintenance technicians
• Career growth and technical development opportunities
• Consistent Monday–Friday 3rd shift schedule
• Saturday overtime opportunities may be available

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