Industrial Maintenance Technician III

PLA Supply Chain Services is hiring an experienced Maintenance Technician III to support equipment repair, facility maintenance, and preventive maintenance inside our industrial warehouse environment that handles wooden pallets.

This role works with heavy machinery, pallet-processing equipment, forklifts, compressors, conveyors, and facility systems. Candidates with experience as a Facility Repair Technician, Machinery Maintenance Technician, Industrial Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Mechanic, or Equipment Maintenance Technician are strongly encouraged to apply.

This is a day shift role with a high volume of overtime opportunities and on-call responsibilities as needed.

Here's What We Offer

• Daily Pay Option – Access your earnings before payday
• Weekly Pay – Get paid on time, every week
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – 3 medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield with low weekly premiums starting at $28.75
• Health Savings Account (HSA) – Company contribution up to $750 annually with tax-advantaged savings
• 401(k) retirement plan featuring up to a 4% employer match, eligibility the first of the month after 90 days, and access to a Financial Wellness Consultant.
• Flexible Benefits – Multiple plan options to fit your needs and budget
• Prescription Drug Coverage – Low copays starting at $10 for generic medications
• FREE Life Insurance & AD&D – Basic coverage provided at no cost upon employment
• Vision Benefits – $10 eye exams and $150 frame allowance through Superior Vision by MetLife starting at $1.46 per week
• Dental Coverage – 100% preventive care coverage with MetLife plans starting at $5.76 per week
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability (STD) – Income replacement up to 60% of weekly covered earnings (max $1,500 weekly) for a non-work-related injury or illness.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free and confidential support for work stress, grief, legal/financial issues, and more.
• Additional Voluntary Benefits – MetLife Legal and Identity Theft Services and Pet Insurance with ASPCA.
• LifeMart employee discounts (through ADP) on everyday stuff and larger purchases (travel, electronics, entertainment, and more)
• Dell Employee Purchase Program (EPP) discounts available for personal use.

Key Responsibilities Equipment and Machinery Maintenance

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on SMETCO and Palamatic systems, pallet repair machinery, forklifts, yard trucks, compressors, motors, HVAC, lighting, and facility infrastructure
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic failures
• Install, relocate, or remove machinery and production equipment
• Perform structural, dock, and general building repairs

Warehouse and Facility Support

• Work in a busy pallet-processing warehouse handling wooden pallets
• Support daily operational maintenance needs
• Ensure equipment operates safely, reliably, and with minimal downtime
• Provide support during overtime and on-call situations as needed

Safety, Compliance, and Documentation

• Maintain maintenance logs, inspection records, forklift certification records, and repair documentation
• Ensure forklift operators remain certified and compliant
• Enforce OSHA and company safety/environmental standards

Inventory, Vendors, and Technical Support

• Maintain spare parts and supply inventory
• Coordinate vendor repairs, contractor support, and warranty services
• Provide guidance to less experienced maintenance personnel

What You Need

• 3–5 years of experience in industrial or mechanical maintenance
• Strong troubleshooting skills (mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical)
• Experience in pallet, warehouse, or manufacturing environments preferred
• Welding and electrical certifications required
• Familiarity with PLCs and maintenance documentation
• Ability to lift 75 lbs
• Ability to work in hot, cold, dusty, or noisy warehouse conditions
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work safely at heights and around active machinery
• Availability for overtime and on-call as needed

Physical Requirements

• Lift, push, and pull up to 75 lbs
• Frequent standing, bending, kneeling, and climbing
• Work in non-climate-controlled areas
• Work around wooden pallets, dust, debris, forklifts, and heavy equipment

Work Environment

• Industrial warehouse and pallet-processing facility
• Forklifts, conveyors, machinery, and high-volume production operations
• PPE required
• Significant overtime and on-call responsibilities as needed

PLA and its Family of Companies is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request by contacting HR. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized because of such a request.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Diagnosis/Troubleshooting: 1 year (Preferred)
• Electrical (high/low Voltage: 1 year (Preferred)
• Hydraulics: 1 year (Preferred)
• Maintenance Mechanic/Technician: 1 year (Preferred)
• PLC: 1 year (Preferred)
• Welding: 1 year (Preferred)
• Belt Conveyors: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Sparks, NV 89437 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Sparks, NV 89437: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person