Maintenance Technician; Nights

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• Posted on September 16, 2026

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Memphis, TN 38106, USA

• On-site
• Manufacturing Operations
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: MAINT
  001255

WM Barr is a growing Employee-Owned company that offers full benefits, paid time off and an amazing retirement plan.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for the manufacture of finished products in accordance with Standard Work Instructions and OEM Operating Manuals. This position is responsible for preforming basic daily Preventative Maintenance;
Clean, Lubrication and Inspection checks; loading materials; and ensuring packing equipment is operating at design rate. Position is responsible for meeting product specification and quality standards. Work is performed under the general direction of the Team Leader or Supervisor and follows prescribed guidelines and procedures in the performance of work activities. This position also supports the training of new employees in production activities.

Key Areas of Accountability:
Safety, Quality, Productivity, Mechanical Aptitude.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manufacture finished products in accordance with fill and pack run instructions, production specifications, and quality standards
• Prepares machine for production ensuring efficient equipment operation to meet production standards; operates equipment related to the transfer of the batches into containers and the application of closures to the containers; accurately documents work activities and processes.
• Operates filling machinery at the optimum level to ensure quality and conformity of packaged products; inspects equipment and/or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects; seeks opportunities to minimize downtime and product quality defects.
• Ensures that the correct batch is filled and specified fill weights are maintained during the filling and packaging process; communicates with lab personnel as needed for approval for filling and determining fill weights.
• Performs established set up, breakdown, and changeover responsibilities on all machines following operations and quality procedures.
• Clears jams, stops and resets machine when malfunctions occur; records and, if necessary, reports all malfunctions; troubleshoots and identifies the root cause of errors, malfunctions or other problems or defects; if requiring more than minor repairs will work with mechanic until machine is restored to operating order.
• Responsible for all minor equipment repairs e.g., chain conveyor breaks, photo eye adjustments, prox switches etc. to minimize down time and maintenance involvement.
• Operates computerized machinery including setting, up and staging computer systems.
• Must have the ability to verify proper equipment pneumatics: pressure or vacuum using installed gauges or hand tools. Understand the machine design requirements for these setting and conduct troubleshooting to restore system if needed to proper pressures/vacuum. This includes replacing (but not limited to): hoses, vacuum cups, vacuum generators, MAC valves and fittings.
• Must have ability to inspect mechanical load cells, grippers, and change-over parts for proper operations, components installed and replace as necessary or due to routine maintenance.
• Must have ability to inspect, track and replace drive belts.
• Must have ability to trouble-shoot issues with sensors including (but not limited to) aligning photo-eyes.
• Documents machine defects beyond their…