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Machinist Maintenance Technician III

As a Machinist Maintenance Technician III in our manufacturing facility, you will serve as a senior maintenance and machining expert responsible for manufacturing, repairing, modifying, and rebuilding critical equipment components that support production operations. Your day may include operating manual and CNC machine tools, fabricating replacement parts, restoring worn equipment components, performing precision measurements, and leading complex equipment repair projects. You'll partner closely with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations teams to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and support continuous improvement efforts.

This role is ideal for a highly skilled machinist who enjoys precision work, advanced problem-solving, and leading challenging repair and fabrication projects. Successful candidates possess strong machining, blueprint reading, and mechanical troubleshooting skills and take pride in producing high-quality components that keep manufacturing equipment operating at peak performance.

Job Summary

Provides advanced technical expertise in diagnosing complex failures, improving equipment reliability, and supporting long-term maintenance strategies.

Essential Job Functions*

• Diagnose complex and chronic equipment failures.
• Lead major equipment repairs and overhauls.
• Conduct root cause failure analyses and corrective actions.
• Improve preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Mentor and develop Maintenance I and II technicians.
• Drive reductions in unplanned downtime.
• Collaborate with engineering on equipment improvements.
• Promote maintenance best practices and standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including immediately reporting hazards, immediately reporting unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of manufacturing, warehouse, industrial, or related experience.

Competencies - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of advanced diagnostics for mechanical, electrical, and automated manufacturing systems.
• Skill in performing root cause failure analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Knowledge of reliability-centered maintenance and equipment life-cycle principles.
• Knowledge of manual machining equipment, including manual mills, lathes, and related equipment.
• Ability to mentor and develop less experienced maintenance technicians.
• Ability to plan and execute complex maintenance and repair activities.
• Ability to exercise independent technical judgment when resolving high-impact equipment issues.

Operational Equipment

• N/A

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Work Environment and Physical Demands

Work Environment

Self-paced, 8 hr shifts. May be exposed to fumes, loud noises, and extreme temperatures infrequently. Functional near, far and peripheral vision and functional hearing required.

Physical Demands

Heavy, lifting up to 85 lbs., pushing/pulling up to 280 lbs.

The Hillman Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.