2nd shift maintenance technician

Industrial Maintenance Technician - Automotive Manufacturing

Location: Smyrna, TN

Shift: Openings across multiple shifts 2nd & 3rd

Position Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

About the Role Are you a highly skilled technician who thrives on solving complex mechanical puzzles? We are seeking a direct-hire Industrial Maintenance Technician to join our team at a premier, fast-paced automotive tier-one manufacturing facility in Smyrna. In this role, you will be the backbone of our operation, keeping massive metal stamping presses, high-speed automated welding cells, and advanced robotics running safely and efficiently. If you possess a strong multi-craft skillset and want to work with cutting-edge manufacturing automation, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot & Repair: Rapidly diagnose and fix complex electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic breakdowns on high-volume production equipment.
• Automation & Robotics: Work directly with automated welding robots, advanced sensors, VFDs, and motor controls. Troubleshoot and edit PLC logic to optimize machinery.
• Preventative Maintenance (PM): Conduct routine inspections, identify early signs of equipment wear, and perform precision adjustments to eliminate unplanned downtime.
• Read Blueprints & Schematics: Interpret complex electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, and mechanical blueprints to trace issues to their root cause.
• Facility Support: Assist in maintaining facility infrastructure, including industrial air compressors, cooling towers, and overhead cranes.
• Prioritize Safety: Keep standard operating procedures at the forefront of every repair by utilizing strict Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols and 5S cleanliness practices.

What You'll Bring

• Experience: 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience (automotive supply, heavy metal stamping, or automated manufacturing environments preferred).
• Technical Education: High School Diploma/GED required; a degree or certificate in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or a related trade is a strong plus.
• Multi-Craft Skillset: Proven knowledge of industrial electricity (up to 480V 3-phase), fluid power, and mechanical drive systems.
• Safety Focus: Deep familiarity with industrial safety regulations, PPE, and heavy equipment operation (forklifts, scissor lifts, hoist rigging).
• Flexibility: Ability to support off-shifts and weekend production runs as needed.

salary: $56,000 - $74,880 per year
shift: Second
work hours: 2 PM - 10:30 PM
education: No Degree Required

Responsibilities

Core Duties & Responsibilities

• Equipment Repair & Troubleshooting: Diagnose, analyze, and repair complex failures in mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Systems Covered: Maintain and service stamping equipment/presses, automated welding robots, scrap conveyors, forklifts, and overhead cranes.
• Electrical & PLC Work: Troubleshoot electrical systems ranging from low voltage (24VDC) up to 480V/600VAC (single and 3-phase power, motor controls, VFDs, and safety circuits). Edit, create, and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
• Preventative Maintenance (PM): Perform routine inspections, instrument readings, function checks, and leak detections to identify early signs of wear and prevent unplanned downtime.
• Utility & Facility Support: Assist with the upkeep of plant utility systems, including cooling water systems, compressed air/pneumatics, natural gas supply, fire protection, and HVAC systems.
• Documentation & 5S: Analyze wiring diagrams, blueprints, and circuit schematics. Maintain detailed maintenance records and keep work areas compliant with 5S organization and cleanliness standards.

The essential functions of this role include:

• wearing steel toe shoes
• working in a non-temperature controlled environment
• manual lifting up to 60lbs
• standing for 8 hours at one time
• working up to 15 hrs of overtime per week

Skills

• Maintenance
• Electrical
• General Maintenance
• Mechanical Maintenance
• Blueprints
• Electronic Maintenance

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.