Maintenance Technician I - 1st Shift

Location: Memphis, TN – Onsite

About Accelevation

We build what the future runs on. Accelevation designs, manufactures and installs the physical infrastructure that powers today’s most advanced technologies. We’ve grown over 440% in the last 18 months because we take ownership, solve hard problems, and build with purpose. Join us to build the future.

About the role

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining manufacturing equipment with a primary focus on the paint line and related mechanical systems. Reporting to the Team Coach, Maintenance, this role ensures equipment reliability, minimizes downtime, and supports safe, efficient production operations. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, with a solid mechanical foundation and a preferred electrical background.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and support paint line operations to ensure consistent performance, quality, and uptime.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment as issues arise.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on production equipment, conveyors, pumps, motors, and related systems.
• Replace, repair, and rebuild components including motors, bearings, gearboxes, sensors, and controls.
• Diagnose equipment failures, identify root causes, and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
• Support equipment installation, upgrades, and process improvements as needed.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and parts usage documentation.
• Follow all safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, and Operations teams to support manufacturing goals.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, maintenance processes, and overall plant performance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical certification, trade school, or apprenticeship in Maintenance, Electrical, or Industrial Technology preferred.
• 5+ years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Working knowledge of industrial equipment including conveyors, motors, pumps, and automated systems.
• Experience supporting paint lines or coating systems strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, manuals, and schematics.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a sense of urgency and ownership.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Electrical background preferred, including experience with:

• Basic industrial electrical systems
• Sensors, relays, and motor controls
• Reading electrical schematics (preferred)

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• First-time homebuyer program
• Collaborative, high-energy workplace

Core Values

• Safety – We proactively protect our people and environment
• Inclusion – We respect and appreciate diverse perspectives and backgrounds
• Speed – We move fast, act decisively, and stay agile
• Innovation – We challenge assumptions and simplify processes
• Judgment – We make sound decisions with the business in mind
• Accountability – We take ownership and deliver results

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Employees must be able to talk, hear, and frequently sit, with occasional standing, walking, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Regular lifting up to 25 lbs and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs is required. Vision requirements include close and color vision and focus adjustment. Work may involve exposure to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, chemicals, electrical hazards, and explosives. Noise levels can be very loud, requiring ear protection. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.