Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

MAU is hiring a Maintenance Technician for our client in Smyrna, TN. As a Maintenance Technician, you will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial manufacturing equipment, including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automated control systems, to support reliable battery production. This is a direct-hire opportunity.

Benefits Package

• Competitive salary and bonus
• $1.50/hour shift differential for weekday nights
• $5.37/hour total shift differential for weekend nights ($1.50 night premium plus $3.87 weekend premium)
• 401k Matching
• Life insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Opportunity for advancement

Shift Information

• B Crew | Weekday Nights | 6:30 PM – 6:45 AM
• D Crew | Weekend Night Shift

Required Education and Experience

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and maintaining industrial manufacturing equipment
• Experience troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and automated manufacturing systems

Preferred Education and Experience

• Technical certification from a Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT), associate degree, or higher education in a relevant technical field
• Experience with machine operation, production line work, or maintenance in the automotive, battery, or electronics manufacturing industries
• Battery manufacturing experience

General Requirements

• Proficiency in troubleshooting and modifying Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs)
• Experience with Siemens and Omron PLCs
• Strong knowledge of electrical maintenance, including reading electrical schematics, troubleshooting motor control circuits, and working with low-voltage to 480V, 3-phase electrical systems
• Familiarity with pneumatic and hydraulic systems, including reading schematics and understanding fluid power concepts
• Basic mechanical skills and understanding of industrial robotics, including troubleshooting and teaching robot paths
• Ability to troubleshoot advanced manufacturing equipment, automation systems, machinery, and robots
• Willingness and ability to learn software and programming technologies
• Ability to use data and spreadsheets to document maintenance activities and analyze equipment performance
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail to identify equipment defects and optimize production processes
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Effective communication skills for documenting production data and coordinating with team members
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement
• Ability to understand and follow IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 quality standards and ISO 14001 environmental standards; training and awareness will be provided for candidates unfamiliar with these standards
• Ability to perform essential job responsibilities efficiently and accurately without creating significant safety risks
• Availability for occasional domestic and international travel
• Successful completion of a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available

Essential Functions

• Troubleshoot and resolve day-to-day technical problems on battery manufacturing production lines to support efficient and reliable equipment operation.
• Inspect and maintain production equipment and machinery to ensure compliance with production and process specifications.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and equipment repairs according to established safety and quality procedures.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to minimize production downtime…