Industrial Maintenance & Reliability Technician

HR Consulting Solutions is a full-service HR consulting and executive search firm retained by Premier Candle Corporation to recruit an experienced Industrial Maintenance & Reliability Technician for its Hickory, Kentucky manufacturing operation.

Premier Candle is a leading North American manufacturer of scented candles and home fragrance products. Formerly known as Mayfield Consumer Products (MCP), the Kentucky operation was rebuilt in Hickory following the devastating December 2021 tornado. Acquired by Premier Candle Corporation in April 2026, the operation currently includes nine candle production lines as well as painting, decorating, labeling, shrink-wrapping, and packaging processes.

Premier is investing in equipment modernization, automation, infrastructure, and people. The company emphasizes safety, accountability, technical excellence, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement.

The Industrial Maintenance & Reliability Technician troubleshoots, maintains, repairs, and improves manufacturing equipment to support safe, reliable, efficient production. This hands-on position requires strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills and a proactive approach to preventing failures, eliminating recurring problems, and improving equipment performance. The technician works with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams on reliability and modernization initiatives.

We are currently seeking to hire two (2) Industrial Maintenance & Reliability Technicians to fill openings on both day shift and night shift. Candidates may indicate their preferred shift during the application process.

• Peak Season (August–November):
  Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
• Non-Peak Season (December–July):
  Monday–Thursday, 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

• Peak Season (August–November):
  Monday–Friday, 4:00 p.m.–3:30 a.m.
• Non-Peak Season (December–July):
  Monday–Thursday, 4:00 p.m.–3:30 a.m.

Both positions require some scheduling flexibility based on production demands, maintenance priorities, and operational needs. Technicians may occasionally be required to report early or remain on-site approximately one hour beyond their regularly scheduled shift. These schedules are subject to change based on business and production needs.

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Maintain motors, bearings, shafts, conveyors, pumps, compressors, valves, piping, and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot 120–480V industrial electrical equipment within applicable safety procedures and qualifications.
• Read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, hydraulic diagrams, and pneumatic prints.
• Perform adjustments, alignments, component replacements, and repairs to support production reliability.

• Perform preventive, predictive, and precision maintenance to improve reliability and equipment life.
• Identify abnormal conditions before they cause failures or unplanned downtime.
• Investigate recurring failures, determine root causes, and implement lasting corrective actions.
• Improve inspection routines, maintenance procedures, and equipment standards.
• Document work orders, equipment histories, and maintenance activities accurately in a CMMS.

• Support automation initiatives, equipment upgrades, installations, and process improvements.
• Assist in troubleshooting PLC-controlled and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve safety, quality, uptime, and…