Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Location: Clarksville, Tennessee

Compensation: $29.15-$33.15/hr starting (based on experience) + benefits & 401K with match.

Includes $2.00/hr night shift premium

Shift: 5:45 PM - 6:00 AM | 2-2-3 Rotating Schedule (after training period)

About the Role

A leading manufacturing facility in Clarksville, Tennessee is seeking Industrial Maintenance Technicians with strong troubleshooting ability. This role supports preventive, predictive, and emergency maintenance across a high-volume production environment with advanced automation, Siemens PLCs, AGVs, and VFD-driven equipment .

We are looking for technicians who excel at diagnosing issues, solving complex mechanical/electrical problems, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on industrial production equipment.
• Use OEM manuals, schematics, blueprints, and computer-based systems for diagnostics and repair planning.
• Work with automation systems , including Siemens PLCs, AGVs, VFDs, sensors, motors, and control systems .
• Complete preventive, predictive, and shutdown maintenance activities.
• Diagnose root causes of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic failures.
• Perform welding, fabrication, and machining tasks as required.
• Update and maintain accurate maintenance records in the CMMS.
• Support 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with operations, quality, and EHS teams to ensure safe and efficient production.
• Follow all plant safety and housekeeping standards.

Requirements

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required.

Experience:

• 1+ year of industrial maintenance experience
• Multi-craft skillset strongly preferred (mechanical + electrical).

Technical Skills:

• Strong troubleshooting ability - not just preventive maintenance.
• Solid understanding of industrial mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical controls.
• Experience with automation , PLCs (Siemens strongly preferred), VFDs , and automated guided vehicles ( AGVs ).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Welding and fabrication experience an asset.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting pay: $29.15-$33.15/hr (experience-based)
• Night shift premium included
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off + paid holidays