Maintenance Technician Job Nashville area,Tennessee USA,Manufacturing / Production

Maintenance Technician – Level 3 – 3rd Shift

Location: Nashville, TN Shift: 3rd Shift, 5:00 PM – 5:30 AM, 2-2-3 rotating schedule Pay: $32.00 – $34.05/hour, based on experience Industry: Food Manufacturing (GMP Facility)

Your Impact

Our Nashville-based food production facility is looking for a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our overnight operations. You will play a vital role in keeping our automated canning lines, conveyors, and PLC-driven systems running efficiently, ensuring that we meet our high standards for food safety and product quality.

If you are a self-motivated professional who thrives on resolving intricate electromechanical challenges during late-night shifts, this position offers an excellent environment to apply your technical expertise.

Shift Details

3rd Shift: 5:00 PM – 5:30 AM
Monday - Friday (Occasional weekends)
Flexibility to work extra hours or adjust your schedule to meet production demands is required

Primary Duties

Execute proactive, predictive, and emergency maintenance tasks on production machinery and conveyor systems
Resolve electrical, mechanical, and control system failures to help maximize overall equipment effectiveness
Identify and fix malfunctions involving camera and photo eye sensors linked to Allen Bradley PLC architecture
Oversee the performance of VFDs and Servo drives, making necessary adjustments
Utilize Allen Bradley PLC logic to pinpoint faults and perform minor program modifications to keep lines moving
Analyze technical manuals, mechanical diagrams, and electrical schematics to facilitate repairs and new equipment setups
Log all maintenance work and routine checks within the company CMMS platform
Ensure every task performed adheres strictly to sanitation, food safety, and GMP protocols
Minimize production delays and product waste by providing rapid response to equipment failures
Partner with quality, engineering, and production staff to assist in ongoing operational improvements
Help maintain a safe working environment for the entire team by keeping your workspace orderly and compliant
Support the team during equipment changeovers, upgrades, and new installations

Required Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of experience in industrial maintenance, ideally within a GMP-regulated food or beverage setting
Practical background working with automated canning lines and conveyor systems
Proficiency in troubleshooting Allen Bradley PLC systems
Experience working with sensor-based camera and photo eye technology
Background in diagnosing and repairing VFDs and Servo drives
Comprehensive understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems
Ability to interpret complex technical drawings and electrical schematics
Proven capacity to handle tasks autonomously during night shifts
Strong analytical skills to effectively resolve issues under the pressure of production downtime
High school diploma or GED equivalent; trade school or technical certification is preferred

Physical Demands

Capacity to lift weights up to 50 lbs
Ability to remain on your feet, walk, kneel, bend, and climb for long durations
Comfort working in a food manufacturing setting with varying noise levels and temperatures
Ability to perform tasks in confined areas or at heights while utilizing required safety gear

Compensation

Pay ranges from $32.00 to $34.50 per hour, commensurate with your professional background