Elect/Mech Maintenance (Night Shift 7:30pm - 7:30am)

Purpose of Position

Perform a wide range of electrical and mechanical operations associated with the maintenance, repair, set-up and adjustment of all types of department machines, equipment, support equipment, and environmental waste handling.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Procedures

• Maintain thorough working, set-up and operating knowledge of machines, equipment and processes.
• Remove, replace, align and adjust all mechanical parts and units.
• Diagnose machine or equipment trouble and determine type and extent of repairs necessary.
• Tear down unit, repair or replace worn, broken or defective parts, reassemble set-up and try-out; make necessary adjustments to insure proper operation and quality production.
• Follow an established preventive maintenance schedule and perform a complete check out on each machine, as required.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Skills and Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to work overtime as requested.
• Minimum five years hands-on experience in Industrial Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance.
• Must be able to correctly read and interpret instruments and gages.
• Mathematical skills with knowledge to apply mathematical calculations to analyze basic circuit loads.
• Knowledge of National Electric Code.
• Knowledge of discrete inputs and outputs in relation to a PLC. Knowledge of analog (4-20ma, 0-5V, 0-10V) inputs and outputs in relation to a PLC. Difference between sourcing and sinking inputs and outputs in relation to a PLC.
• Good Interpersonal Skills.
• Strong Communication Skills, both Verbal and Written.
• Demonstrates problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Trade School desired, but not required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, twist, use hands and fingers, handle or feel certain object or controls, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, reach with hands or arms, kneel or crouch. Employee may also be required to perform repetitive motion with hands and arms. The employee must lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

About the Role

This full-time position is project-based and is not expected to continue beyond December 2027, due to the planned relocation of the plant. Eligible new hires in good standing who successfully complete required training and demonstrate proficiency may qualify for incentive bonuses, contingent upon active employment at the time of position elimination. This position is eligible for retention incentives upon successful completion of training and demonstrated ability to meet established production standards.

Benefits

We would love for you to join our team!

Pay

Competitive pay.

Schedule

Full-time schedule of 15 days per month, with every other weekend off.

Qualifications

None specified.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.

Location

Knoxville, TN, US

Contact Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.