Maintenance Technician

Industrial Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

This role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment in a manufacturing or distribution environment, with a strong emphasis on electrical systems. The maintenance technician reads and interprets electrical schematics, works with motors up to 480V, and performs both corrective and preventative maintenance on a wide range of industrial machinery and support systems.

• Maintain and repair all production machines within the facility to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues on production equipment, including identifying faults and determining root causes of breakdowns.
• Perform electrical maintenance on all equipment, including motors, circuits, and control systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, schematic diagrams, and blueprints to diagnose and resolve equipment problems.
• Work with up to 480V motors, including inspecting, testing, and replacing components as needed.
• Service and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including identifying leaks, pressure issues, and component failures.
• Run wiring and rewire circuits, including installing and maintaining conduit and related electrical infrastructure.
• Perform preventive maintenance on production and conveyor equipment, including inspections, adjustments, lubrication, and component replacement.
• Change out worn or faulty parts, including batteries, mechanical components, and electrical devices, to restore equipment functionality.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues on conveyors and other industrial machinery to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate in a team-based environment to quickly resolve equipment problems and support continuous production operations.
• Document maintenance activities as required by facility procedures and support continuous improvement of maintenance practices.

• Strong electrical skill set with the ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, schematic diagrams, and blueprints.
• Hands-on experience performing electrical maintenance on industrial equipment in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Proficiency working with up to 480V motors, including troubleshooting and component replacement.
• Experience with hydraulic systems, including troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Experience with pneumatic systems, including troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot electrical issues and equipment malfunctions effectively and safely.
• Experience working with circuits, including running wiring, rewiring circuits, and working with conduit.
• Experience in industrial maintenance, including preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on production machinery.
• Experience with conveyor maintenance and related mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance tasks, including inspections, adjustments, and part replacement.
• Familiarity with PLC troubleshooting at a basic level to support equipment diagnostics.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment and communicate clearly with colleagues.

• Mechatronics certifications are a plus.
• Electrical certifications are a plus.
• Experience in automotive or similar high-volume manufacturing environments is beneficial.
• Comfort working with schematic diagrams and identifying electrical symbols.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to diagnosing equipment issues.

Job Type &

Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, TN.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/hr individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience,…