Mechanical Technician

Mechanical Technician

Automation Personnel Services is looking for a Mechanical Technician for a company based in Rossville, TN.

In this role, the Mechanical Technician in food manufacturing keeps plant equipment running safely to minimize costly downtime. This role is responsible for all repairs and maintenance, meeting strict food safety, workplace, and hygiene regulations.

$38.00 – $45.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Willing to work flexible hours, weekends, or off‑shifts (2nd or 3rd shift) to support a 24/7 production facility. Expect to be on call 24/7.

• Execute scheduled preventative maintenance plans and respond rapidly to equipment breakdowns on the production floor.
• Diagnose and repair complex mechanical issues on core bakery machinery, including conveyors, mixers, slicers, ovens, and packing lines.
• Perform system overhauls by rebuilding vital components such as pumps, gearboxes, and pneumatic or hydraulic cylinders.
• Assist production operators in setting up, adjusting, and changing over machines for different product runs to optimize workflow.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues efficiently during shifts to ensure high operational performance and minimize production delays.
• Adhere strictly to OSHA safety guidelines, company safety policies, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) protocols.
• Follow strict food safety standards, such as SQF and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), ensuring machinery is properly sanitized and completely safe for food contact after maintenance tasks.
• Complete precise data entry by logging all repairs, parts used, and equipment modifications into a CMMS.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Technical degree or diploma in industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or equivalent on-the-job mechanical experience.
• Previous maintenance experience in a food manufacturing or production facility is highly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of power transmission elements, bearings, gearboxes, and pneumatics/hydraulics.
• A natural ability to troubleshoot equipment irregularities and make sound, safe judgments under pressure.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively across production and engineering teams.

Full-time, temporary

• Weekly Pay
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
• 6 paid Holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours

Automation Personnel Services offers 401(k) matching to all eligible contingent and temporary associates.

Equal Opportunity Employer.