3rd Shift Maintenance Technician

Randstad USA; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Randstad USA in Nashville seeks a 3rd Shift Maintenance Technician for a fast-paced food production facility in South Nashville. You will maximize equipment uptime, perform preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot high-speed processing and packaging lines.

The role requires 3+ years multi-craft maintenance, strong electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and drive system skills, plus strict adherence to GMP, HACCP, and OSHA. Shift is overnight with full-time benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years multi-craft industrial maintenance experience in food/packaging sectors.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting up to 480V, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical drives, gearboxes and pumps.
• Familiar with OSHA, LOTO, GMP/SQF/HACCP food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform emergency mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs on high-speed processing and packaging equipment.
• Troubleshoot PLCs (Allen-Bradley/Siemens), sensors, VFDs, motors, and relays.
• Execute preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and ensure GMP-compliant operation.
• Enforce LOTO, OSHA standards and GMP practices to maintain a safe, clean work environment.
• Interpret schematics and blueprints for component replacement and alignment.

Skills

Electronic Maintenance

Maintenance

Mechanical Maintenance

Electrical

Blueprint Reading

Education

No Degree Required

Job description

3rd Shift Maintenance Technician

Location: South Nashville, TN | Shift: 3rd Shift | Industry: Food Manufacturing

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced 3rd Shift Maintenance Technician to join our fast-paced food production facility in South Nashville. In this position, you will be responsible for ensuring maximum equipment uptime, executing critical preventive maintenance, and rapidly troubleshooting high-speed automated processing and packaging machinery.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform emergency mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs on high-speed food processing equipment, conveyors, and packaging lines.
• Troubleshoot automated control systems, PLCs (Allen-Bradley/Siemens), sensors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and motor controls (24V–480V).
• Execute detailed preventive maintenance (PM) schedules to minimize unplanned downtime and comply with strict food safety standards.
• Strictly enforce Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), OSHA regulations, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to maintain a secure and sanitary environment.
• Interpret electrical schematics, mechanical blueprints, and technical manuals to perform component replacements and precision alignments.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years of multi-craft industrial maintenance experience (food, beverage, or high-volume automated manufacturing preferred).
• Technical Skills: strong background in electrical troubleshooting (up to 480V), hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical drives, gearboxes, and pumps.
• Safety & Compliance: Working knowledge of OSHA, LOTO protocols, and familiarity with GMP/SQF/HACCP food safety regulations.
• Tools & Equipment: Proficient with digital multimeters, precision measuring instruments, hand/power tools, and shop equipment.
• Certifications (Preferred): Forklift/Scissor Lift certification, OSHA 10/30, or a Journeyman/Vocational Maintenance certification is a plus.

Shift & Compensation

• Shift: 3rd Shift (Overnight)
• Status: Full-Time / Permanent Placement
• Pay & Benefits: Competitive hourly rate (plus 3rd shift differential), comprehensive health benefits, matching 401(k), and paid time off.

salary: $60,320 - $66,560 per year

shift: Third

work hours: 11 PM - 8 AM

education: No Degree Required

Equipment Maintenance & Repair

• Perform emergency mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic repairs on processing and packaging machinery (fillers, cappers, labelers, conveyors, pumps, and case packers).
• Execute routine preventive and predictive maintenance (PM) schedules to ensure maximum equipment uptime and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues ranging from 24VDC control circuits up to 480VAC 3-phase power, including PLCs, VFDs, motors, sensors, and relays.
• Rebuild pumps, gearboxes, valves, and mechanical subassemblies as required.

Safety & Food Safety Compliance

• Strictly follow all safety protocols including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Arc Flash safety, Confined Space Entry, and OSHA standards.
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), SQF (Safe Quality Food) guidelines, and HACCP rules to ensure product safety and quality.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area (5S standards) and ensure all tools and spare parts are accounted for after maintenance activities.

The essential functions of this role include:

• manual lifting up to 60lbs

Skills

• Electronic Maintenance
• Maintenance
• Mechanical Maintenance
• Electrical
• Blueprint Reading

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Experience

• Experienced
• 3 years

Education

• No Degree Required