Mechanical Technician

About the role

A mechanical technician position is available at a growing food manufacturer in Greater Memphis, TN area. The role involves performing preventative and corrective maintenance on manufacturing and packaging equipment, troubleshooting and repairing mechanical systems, supporting equipment installations, and collaborating with various teams to improve equipment reliability and plant performance.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems to minimize downtime and maximize production efficiency.
• Maintain and rebuild mechanical components such as pumps, gearboxes, bearings, conveyors, pneumatic systems, and hydraulic equipment.
• Support equipment installations, machine changeovers, and production startups.
• Partner with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to resolve equipment performance issues.
• Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout practices and safe work standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and work orders within a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and plant performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training in industrial maintenance, mechanical technology, or a related field preferred.
• Experience maintaining industrial equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills involving power transmission systems, bearings, gearboxes, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Experience with conveyors, processing equipment, packaging machinery, or other production equipment preferred.
• Ability to read technical documentation and safely perform repairs in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Food, beverage, consumer products, packaging, or other high-speed manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented approach.

Pay

Base compensation is $35 - $45/hour with overtime eligibility.

Schedule

Standard Monday through Friday day shifts.