Maintenance Technician

Location: Nashville, TN

Industry: Food Manufacturing

Job Summary

A well-established food manufacturing facility in Nashville, TN is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support production operations. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing manufacturing and utility equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills and experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) and corrective repairs on production and facility equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and minimize production downtime
• Maintain conveyors, motors, gearboxes, pumps, valves, belts, chains, and bearings
• Support equipment setup, changeovers, and production startups
• Perform basic PLC, motor control, and HMI troubleshooting
• Conduct welding and fabrication (mild steel and stainless steel) as needed
• Maintain plant utility systems such as boilers, compressors, and water systems (as applicable)
• Document work orders, PMs, and parts usage using a CMMS
• Follow all safety requirements including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and food safety standards
• Support continuous improvement, 5S, and equipment reliability initiatives
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience
• Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical and electrical systems
• Experience working with pneumatic and hydraulic equipment
• Ability to read electrical schematics, technical manuals, and work instructions
• Basic computer skills and experience using maintenance or work order systems
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Willingness to work flexible schedules, overtime, or weekends as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in food or consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturing
• Knowledge of PLC systems, VFDs, and motor controls
• Welding or fabrication experience
• Associate degree or technical certification in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electrical, or Mechanical Technology
• Boiler operator certification or utilities experience

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with noise, heat, and moving machinery
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment