Maintenance Technician

Location: Kingsport OMS, 108 Regional Park Dr, Kingsport, TN 37660, USA Schedule: Monday-Thursday 5am-3:30pm with OT as needed on the weekend Position Summary The role focuses on maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting industrial machinery and electrical systems while supporting a strong safety culture. It requires hands‑on mechanical, electrical, and fabrication skills, including work with CNC equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, rigging, and PLC/VFD systems. The position is physically demanding and performed in an industrial environment, with a Monday–Thursday first‑shift schedule and overtime as needed on Fridays. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Commitment to workplace safety. Repair and perform preventative maintenance on machinery/mechanical equipment in an industrial environment. Assemble, install, test and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, machinery, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand, power, and precision measuring tools. Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools. Responsible for the connection of wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components. Calculate, lay‑out/draw, balance and align equipment. Perform rigging activities, safety‑related functions and other miscellaneous maintenance functions. Utilize or fabricate all types of mechanical parts (fitting, valves, etc.) needed from cold rolled steel, stainless steel, steel plate, structural steel members and other metals. Maintain electrical equipment to meet regulatory codes at the country, state and federal levels. Support the safety and quality programs by following all accompanying rules and established processes. Other duties as assigned. Skills / Qualifications Two (2) years’ experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Basic troubleshooting skills with ability to assist with repairs and diagnostics of advanced processing equipment, CNC, material handling system, press brakes, lifting devices and sawing equipment. Demonstrate mechanical knowledge. Self‑starter yet able to take orders as directed. Laser alignment and vibration monitoring knowledge is required. Knowledge of predictive/preventive maintenance and pipefitting. Competent in the use of oxyacetylene torch work and welding. Demonstrate safe and proficient use of shop tools (both hand and power). Must be physically capable of performing work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures. Safely utilize a forklift and high lift. Competent with programming of Variable Frequency Drives (VFD). Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). Proficient in testing electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system. Experience with mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics and welding certification required. Speak, write and comprehend conversational English. High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred). Physical Requirements Ability to lift 20-50 lbs. repetitively throughout the course of a shift. Ability to bend, sit, stand, climb, twist and stoop for long periods of time. Ability to walk 2-5 miles throughout the course of a shift. Have good vision of 20/30 with corrective lenses. Ability to maintain coordination of hand and finger movements to grasp and manipulate objects with precision. Hazards and Environmental Conditions Hazards: Variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. Atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin- fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation. Oils: There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids. Benefits 401kwith CompanyMatch Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Paid Community Service Day Company PaidLife Insurance Company PaidShort-TermDisability Company PaidLong-Term Disability Tuition Reimbursement Wellness Programs Employee Assistance Program Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr