Maintenance Technician

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 #J-18808-Ljbffr