Bush Hog is one of the most recognized and successful names in the Agricultural Market. The Maintenance Technician III is a key position in the Company and will support and contribute to the company goals of profitability, return on investment, inventory turnover, and accident prevention. The Maintenance Technician III, under limited supervision, will troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair hydraulic systems, mechanical issues, and control circuits on production machinery and systems. Ensure supplies are on hand to complete work. Determine the best course of action to return equipment to production in a timely manner and ensure the safety of equipment operators. Construct, repair and maintain equipment, facility and grounds to ensure the production of the product lines. **Core Competencies for this position include:** + Learning + People Relations + Communication + Position/Tech Knowledge + Results Driven **Essential Functions of the Job:** + Focus, communicate, encourage and contribute to Safety in all aspects of the job and all company meetings. + Install, diagnose and troubleshoot production machinery by performing failure analysis, specific mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical repair, while balancing production needs. + Advanced knowledge of control circuits within production equipment and utilize electrical schematics to perform repairs and PM’s. + Competent and resourceful while providing temporary repairs when necessary and when possible minimize down time. + Work on special projects; such as but not limited to, rerouting the conveyor, moving machinery, running gas and air lines. + Assist leaders with ordering spare and repair parts critical to the upkeep and repairs of equipment and systems. + Contact service technicians by phone and get specific repair knowledge and utilize on repair of equipment and systems. + Test and verify proper operation of equipment upon completion of maintenance tasks with assistance from operator. + Direct, assist, and educate lower grade technicians on equipment and system repairs and operations. + Observe and practice good housekeeping and safe work procedures while performing all assigned duties. + Project work as needed to improve processes and department flow. + Perform all other duties assigned by Supervisor. **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):** + Advanced mechanical skills. Having the ability to read and utilize mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and parts diagrams. + Electrical skills (use of volt meter, checking power sources, fuses, use of electrical schematic to troubleshoot relay and control logic etc). + Microsoft Office skills (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft PowerPoint) + Ability to listen to and/or read instructions and follow them. + Welding skills. + Safe forklift and mobile lift equipment operations. Valid Driver’s License (required). + Ability to plan and prioritize work assignments. **Education and Experience:** + High school diploma/equivalent and two year technical degree or equivalent training/experience required. + 5+ years experience preferred. + Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) training/education; troubleshooting and ladder logic programming skills required. + Experience with Allen Bradley and Fanuc PLC’s preferred. **Working Conditions:** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position works in a non-climate controlled manufacturing plant environment. Must be able to lift, push, carry and/or pull 50 pounds alone; able to stand for extended periods of time (up to 10 hours), able to work in confined spaces, able to climb over 4 feet high. Frequent walking, bending, stooping and lifting required. Alamo Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing (where permitted by law).