2nd Shift Maintenance Technician

Leoforce; Manchester (TN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a 2nd Shift Maintenance Technician in Manchester, TN. The role focuses on hands-on troubleshooting of production machinery, preventative maintenance, and repairs to minimize downtime in a fast-paced food-related manufacturing environment.

Candidates should have 2+ years in industrial maintenance, be proficient with welding (TIG/MIG/Stick), and able to read mechanical and electrical schematics. OSHA/GMP awareness is a plus.

Qualifications

• Troubleshoot and repair production machinery and equipment in a high-volume facility.
• Read and interpret mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
• Perform preventative maintenance and timely repairs to minimize downtime.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair production machinery and equipment.
• Respond to production-line breakdowns and equipment issues.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems.
• Diagnose hydraulic and pneumatic equipment issues.
• Repair or replace defective equipment components.
• Perform TIG, MIG, and Stick welding as needed.
• Read schematics and drawings for equipment.
• Identify recurring problems and implement permanent solutions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Reading schematics

Welding TIG/MIG/Stick

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

2nd Shift Maintenance Technician

Location: Manchester, TN, US

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $27 - $32 per hour

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced 2nd Shift Industrial Maintenance Technician to support production and facility equipment within a high-volume manufacturing operation.

This is a hands-on position responsible for troubleshooting equipment breakdowns, performing preventative maintenance, completing repairs, and helping minimize production downtime.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair production machinery and equipment.
• Respond to production-line breakdowns and equipment issues.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems.
• Diagnose hydraulic and pneumatic equipment issues.
• Repair or replace defective equipment components.
• Perform TIG, MIG, and Stick welding as needed.
• Read mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and equipment schematics.
• Identify recurring equipment problems and develop permanent solutions.
• Maintain accurate preventative maintenance and repair records.
• Assist with parts and maintenance supply needs.Follow plant safety, OSHA, GMP, and food-quality procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Experience troubleshooting production machinery.
• Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Ability to weld using TIG, MIG, and/or Stick processes.
• Ability to read schematics and hydraulic/pneumatic drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Comfortable working in temperatures around 50-60°F.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Preferred

• Food or beverage manufacturing experience.
• Technical school or associate degree.
• Ammonia refrigeration / PSM experience.
• SAP experience.
• Experience maintaining automated production or packaging equipment.

A bit about us:

Our client is a large, established food manufacturer operating a high-volume production facility in Tennessee. Their maintenance team supports automated processing and packaging equipment in a fast-paced environment where equipment uptime, food safety, and reliability are critical. This is a hands-on opportunity for an experienced maintenance technician with a well-rounded electrical and mechanical background.

Why join us?

Excellent compensation, benefits, and opportunities for growth!