Maintenance Technician III

The role

The Maintenance Technician III performs advanced diagnostics, leads complex repairs, and improves equipment reliability across manufacturing operations. This role supports uptime, process efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What you will do

• Perform advanced troubleshooting and repair of CNC machines, forging presses, conveyors, and automated systems
• Diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic failures
• Lead response to critical equipment breakdowns and minimize downtime
• Analyze equipment performance and identify recurring failure patterns
• Recommend and implement improvements to preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Assist with installation, commissioning, and optimization of new equipment
• Support PLC troubleshooting and basic control system diagnostics
• Mentor and train Maintenance Technician I and II personnel
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and enforce proper procedures
• Maintain detailed and accurate maintenance records in CMMS systems

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing
• Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting and repairing complex equipment
• Ability to read and interpret complex schematics and technical documentation
• Knowledge of root cause analysis and reliability improvement methods
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Walk, sit, stand, bend, lift, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to fingers, handle or feel objects, and move continually
• Lift over 50 pounds, along with over the head lifting
• Vision abilities, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus

Nice to have

• Technical degree or certification
• Experience with PLC systems and automated equipment

Benefits

• Competitive pay with equity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Stable schedule with overtime opportunities
• Training and growth opportunities

About the company

Union Technologies is reindustrializing America’s defense manufacturing base with a Factories-as-a-Stockpile™ model. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, UNION is dedicated to restoring America’s industrial strength.