Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing basic mechanical and electrical maintenance repairs, completing scheduled preventative maintenance to reduce performance losses and enhance equipment reliability. The role involves maintaining and servicing equipment such as HVAC, compressors, facilities equipment, and powered industrial vehicles, as well as troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues on various types of equipment including extruders, conveyors, and packaging equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic mechanical and electrical maintenance repairs.
• Complete preventative maintenance as scheduled to drive down performance losses and increase equipment reliability.
• Maintain and service specific equipment such as HVAC, compressors, facilities equipment, and powered industrial vehicles.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems on all equipment such as extruders, conveyors, packaging equipment, etc.
• Set up equipment for product changeovers, start-ups and monitor cleaning to prevent damage due to improper use.
• Perform basic computer functions such as work orders data entry, look up inventory stock locations, and log downtime comments and minutes.
• Properly use mechanical and electrical tools and diagnostic instruments.
• Respond to all emergency line calls quickly and cooperatively.
• Maintain a clean work area and practice good housekeeping regularly.
• Actively participate in correcting and communicating safety hazards.

Essential Skills

• Electrical troubleshooting
• Maintenance repair techniques
• Experience with PLC control systems
• Knowledge of pneumatics and welding
• Ability to work with 3-phase motors
• Proficiency in conveyer systems

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and plans (mechanical and/or electrical).
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with co-workers.
• Highly organized with exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform all tasks with confidence, precision, and strong attention to detail and safety.

The company offers room for growth and has a history of minimal layoffs, providing a stable and promising career path.

Work Environment

The work environment is non-climate controlled and can be rough, requiring adaptability and resilience.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Knoxville, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $35.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)