Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Posted: 09/29/2025

Employment Type:

Permanent Job Number: 6426

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Maintenance Technician – Jackson, TN

Job Overview:
Our client is seeking to add a new Maintenance Technician to join their team. This is a Direct Hire role for 2nd Shift from 4:30 PM to 2:00 AM with a shift differential of $1.50 per hour.

• Move dies, die components, and materials to and from the shop floor to the Tool Room using a forklift.
• Organize the mold storage area, putting dies and trim dies into its designated space.
• Complete assembly and disassembly of dies under supervision and use die manuals to assemble dies correctly.
• Use simple measuring tools and operate tool room equipment (e.g., drill press, band saw).
• Safely address simple issues that arise in die cast machines, including changing cores, cleaning of dies and die components, and de-flashing the dies.
• Complete die repairs as needed and perform trim die repair and maintenance.
• Make simple die components and fixtures and remove hung castings from dies on die cast machines.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain all electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems in the facility.
• Repair gas‑fired and electrical furnaces; ensure they are properly maintained on a routine basis. Repair transformers, buss bars, water tower pumps, and compressors as needed.
• Assist or repair PLC hardware for die cast and other plant equipment.
• Complete all required safety training, including Lock/Out/Tag/Release training.
• Repair water cooling systems and plant air systems as required; repair/rebuild all parts of a die cast machine, gear reduction units, and forklifts.
• Follow all safety rules and policies as set forth by OSHA guidelines and Pace Industries policies and procedures, including wearing the proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Follow the requirements of the Quality Policy, ISO/TS system, and participate in the Continuous Quality process.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and report any unsafe conditions in a timely manner.
• Perform other associated duties, functions or work as may be needed or assigned to continue the productive operation of the company.

• Knowledge of basic machine operation (lathes, drills, grinders, boring mills, rotary mill, vertical and horizontal mills) – a plus.
• /OD micrometer, depth and height gauges, thread gauges, and all measuring/gaging instruments associated with Tool and Die Maintenance and Repair.
• Complete understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics, PLCs, and electrical/electronic systems (single, 3‑phase & low‑voltage control circuits).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Previous welding experience, including arc and MIG welding.
• Willingness to keep up with changing technology and embrace new technology and change.
• Positive attitude, good interpersonal skills, and willingness to constantly seek improvement.
• Application of 5S methodology.
• Good written and verbal communication skills; ability to read, understand, and execute written directives.
• Good math and mechanical skills.
• Good attendance record.

• 3 to 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Die cast or plastic ejection molding experience – a plus.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• A maintenance journeyman certificate or vocational/technical training is desired.

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