Maintenance Technician

Industrial Maintenance Technician (1st Shift)

Location: Grenada, MS Shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM Job Type: Full-Time

Join Our Team

We are seeking a dependable and skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician to support our manufacturing operations in Grenada, Mississippi. This first-shift position is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving production equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations.

If you enjoy solving mechanical and electrical problems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd like to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and conveyor systems.
• Diagnose equipment issues and complete repairs to minimize production downtime.
• Install, maintain, and repair motors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, belts, and other industrial equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Perform basic PLC troubleshooting (preferred but not required).
• Complete maintenance work orders and accurately document repairs.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with company safety policies and OSHA regulations.
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training preferred.
• 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with electrical troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, motors, and industrial machinery.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a manufacturing environment that includes standing, bending, climbing ladders, and occasional confined spaces.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Skills

• PLC troubleshooting experience.
• Welding and fabrication experience.
• Knowledge of injection molding or plastics manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and CMMS software.

Why Join Our Team?

• Stable, full-time employment
• First-shift schedule (7:00 AM–3:00 PM)
• Opportunity to work with a collaborative manufacturing team
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Benefits package available, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement benefits (where applicable)