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Maintenance Technician

Job in Smyrna, Rutherford County, Tennessee, 37167, USA
Listing for: Aerotek
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-05
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Maintenance Technician

This role focuses on maintaining and supporting industrial production and assembly equipment in a highly automated environment. You will perform a mix of preventative and corrective maintenance, with a strong emphasis on electrical troubleshooting, PLC systems, robotics, and injection molding equipment. The position requires a versatile technician who can work across electrical and mechanical systems to keep equipment running safely, efficiently, and reliably.

Responsibilities
  • Perform approximately 60% preventative maintenance and 40% corrective maintenance on production and assembly equipment to minimize downtime and ensure reliable operation.
  • Troubleshoot and repair electrical issues on industrial equipment, including sensors, cameras, and control components.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot PLC systems, including Siemens PLCs, to identify faults, make adjustments, and support efficient machine operation.
  • Work with Fanuc robots and other robotic or automation systems to perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities.
  • Maintain and repair injection molding equipment, ensuring optimal performance and product quality.
  • Inspect, maintain, and repair hydraulic pumps, vacuum pumps, and pneumatic systems to support consistent equipment performance.
  • Perform mechanical maintenance tasks as needed in a primarily electrical environment, including adjustments, component replacements, and basic mechanical repairs.
  • Document maintenance activities, repairs, and findings accurately to support ongoing equipment reliability and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with other team members and leadership to prioritize maintenance tasks and support production goals.
  • Participate in training on dayshift as needed and then work assigned 3rd shift hours, including every other weekend, to support around-the-clock operations.
Essential Skills
  • Proven experience performing both preventative and corrective maintenance on industrial production and assembly equipment.
  • Strong electrical troubleshooting skills in an industrial environment, including work with sensors, cameras, and control systems.
  • Hands-on experience with PLC troubleshooting, specifically with Siemens PLCs.
  • Experience working with robotics or automation systems, such as Fanuc robots.
  • Knowledge of hydraulics, including maintenance and troubleshooting of hydraulic pumps.
  • Knowledge of pneumatics and the ability to maintain and troubleshoot pneumatic systems.
  • Experience with injection molding equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
  • Ability to perform mechanical maintenance tasks in addition to electrical work.
  • Comfort working in a primarily electrical maintenance environment while applying mechanical knowledge as needed.
  • Willingness and ability to work 3rd shift hours (9:30 PM–6:00 AM) and train on dayshift initially.
Additional

Skills & Qualifications
  • Experience in industrial maintenance within a manufacturing or automotive-related environment.
  • Familiarity with vacuum pumps and their maintenance requirements.
  • Exposure to advanced robotics and automation systems and a desire to deepen skills in these areas.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently during off-shift hours.
  • Interest in ongoing training and professional development in PLCs, robotics, and industrial automation.
Why Work Here?

You will work in a clean, climate-controlled facility that supports long-term career growth and development. The organization offers significant exposure to robotics, PLCs, and the automotive industry, providing a strong platform to build advanced technical skills. Leadership takes a hands-on approach to training and development, creating an environment where you can continuously learn, expand your expertise, and grow within the company.

Work

Environment

The facility is very clean, climate controlled, and equipped with consistent, modern industrial machinery. You will primarily work on electrical troubleshooting involving sensors, cameras, robots, injection molding equipment, vacuum pumps, and hydraulic pumps. This is a 3rd shift position, with hours from 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM, and initial training will take place on dayshift. The schedule typically…

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