Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

This role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment, facilities, and grounds to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. The Maintenance Technician performs a wide range of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic tasks, including PLC troubleshooting, to minimize downtime and keep equipment in optimal working condition.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose PLC-controlled systems to quickly identify and resolve issues that impact production.
• Perform general maintenance tasks on equipment, buildings, and grounds, ensuring all areas remain safe, functional, and well-maintained.
• Carry out a variety of general tasks, including painting, bolting, welding, machining, simple plumbing, basic heating and air service, and electrical connections and disconnections.
• Make general repairs to production equipment, including pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems, to maintain reliable operation.
• Troubleshoot equipment when it is down and restore it to production-ready condition in a timely manner to reduce downtime.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment to identify issues early and extend equipment life.
• Work with three-phase motors, 480V systems, relays, sensors, and related electrical components to support production operations.
• Collaborate with other maintenance team members to share knowledge and ensure consistent maintenance practices.
• Follow safety procedures and guidelines while performing maintenance tasks to protect people, equipment, and facilities.
• Document maintenance activities as required to support accurate records and future troubleshooting.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in PLC troubleshooting, including the ability to diagnose and correct issues in automated systems.
• Hands-on experience with hydraulic systems, including repair and maintenance.
• Hands-on experience with pneumatic systems, including repair and maintenance.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including working with 480V systems, relays, sensors, and three-phase motors.
• Ability to perform mechanical troubleshooting and repair on production equipment.
• Experience as a multi-craft technician, capable of working across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic disciplines.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance on production equipment.
• Familiarity with PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley or similar systems.
• Ability to perform basic welding, machining, and simple plumbing tasks.
• Capability to perform basic heating and air service tasks and electrical connections/disconnections.
• Strong troubleshooting skills to quickly return equipment to production state when issues occur.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Comfort working with a variety of tools and equipment for mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.
• Good communication skills to coordinate with operations and other departments.
• Willingness to support different tasks as needed to maintain equipment, buildings, and grounds.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a combination of immediate and long-term benefits designed to support your financial, physical, and professional well-being. While on contract, you receive paid holidays, providing work-life balance from the start. Upon conversion to a permanent role, you gain access to a comprehensive benefits package, including two weeks of paid vacation (accrued biweekly), one week of sick leave, and 11 company-paid holidays each year. A full range of health benefits is available, including medical, dental, vision, and short- and long-term disability coverage, helping you and your family stay protected. A competitive 401(k) program with matching contributions (100% of the first 3% you contribute and 50% of the next 2%) supports your long-term financial goals. Health and wellness programs, including gym reimbursement, encourage a healthy lifestyle. Educational assistance of up to $7,000 per year supports your ongoing development and career growth. The organization also offers company-sponsored events that foster a fun, engaging culture, along with generous product discounts that add extra value to your overall rewards.

Work Environment

The work environment is clean and organized, providing a professional setting focused on safety and reliability. The facility is not climate controlled, so temperatures may vary with the seasons. Typical shift options include 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with flexibility to adjust as needed based on operational demands. You will work with production machinery, electrical systems up to 480V, three-phase motors, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment, and a range of tools used for welding, machining, plumbing, and general maintenance tasks. The role involves hands-on work on the production floor and within facility spaces, requiring appropriate work attire suitable for an industrial environment.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Portland, TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 3, 2026.