Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

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)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join our 3rd shift team in a fast-paced, GMP-regulated food manufacturing facility in Nashville, TN. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment — including conveyors, automated canning machinery, and PLC-controlled systems — to ensure maximum uptime, product quality, and food safety compliance.

This is a great opportunity for a hands-on technician who is comfortable working independently overnight and enjoys solving complex electromechanical and controls issues in a live production environment.

Schedule

• 3rd Shift: 5:00 PM – 5:30 AM

• Monday - Friday (Ocassional weekends)

• Must be available for occasional overtime or schedule flexibility to support production needs

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance on production equipment, including conveyors and automated canning lines

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and controls issues to minimize downtime

• Diagnose and resolve issues with photo eye and camera sensor systems integrated through Allen Bradley PLC programs

• Monitor, adjust, and troubleshoot Servo drives and VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives)

• Read and interpret PLC logic (Allen Bradley) to identify faults and support troubleshooting; make minor program adjustments as needed

• Read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and equipment manuals to support repairs and installations

• Perform routine inspections and document maintenance activities in a CMMS or equivalent tracking system

• Maintain compliance with GMP, food safety, and sanitation standards at all times

• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns during production to reduce downtime and product loss

• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to support continuous improvement initiatives

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with plant safety policies

• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and changeovers as needed

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in food/beverage manufacturing or another GMP-regulated environment

• Hands-on experience with conveyors and automated packaging/canning equipment

• Working knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC systems (troubleshooting required; programming experience a plus)

• Experience with photo eye and camera-based sensor systems

• Experience troubleshooting Servo drives and VFDs

• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems

• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings

• Ability to work independently overnight with minimal supervision

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to perform under time pressure during downtime events

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical/trade school certification preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb for extended periods

• Ability to work in a food production environment (varying temperatures, wet/dry conditions, noise levels)

• Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces as needed, with proper safety equipment

What We Offer

• Competitive pay: $32.00–$34.50/hour based on experience