Mechanical Technical Specialist

About the role

A large industrial manufacturing operation in East Tennessee is seeking a Mechanical Technical Specialist to support maintenance and operations within a critical production area. This role focuses on hands‑on troubleshooting, mentoring skilled trades, and driving long‑term equipment reliability and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot mechanical equipment and systems to restore production flow
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and training to craft and maintenance employees
• Serve as direct technical support to the maintenance organization
• Respond to equipment issues and trouble calls as part of a shared 24/7 support structure
• Analyze equipment behavior and recurring issues to identify root causes and long‑term solutions
• Support outage planning, downtime execution, and follow‑up on maintenance actions
• Assist with justification, specification, and coordination of equipment rebuilds, repairs, and upgrades
• Participate in and support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
• Apply lean manufacturing and structured problem‑solving methods to improve equipment performance
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and engineering to resolve technical issues
• Support process engineering efforts related to mechanical equipment and systems
• Adhere to all safety, quality, and operational standards

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with industrial mechanical systems
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline
• 5 or more years of experience supporting mechanical systems in an industrial environment
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and operating equipment
• Experience performing product or process failure analysis
• Familiarity with reliability and continuous improvement methodologies
• Exposure to combustion or gas‑fired systems
• Strong maintenance background with hands‑on equipment experience
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work across departments and with cross‑functional teams
• Proficiency with standard computer and office tools

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation, Bonus and Benefits Package
• Stable Career path
• Rewarding experience to work with fortune 500 Company
• Excellent culture and peers
• 401K Match
• 3 weeks of vacation to start

Pay

Salary: $75,000 - $110,000 per year