Controls /Maintenance Technician

Eternal Water; Greeneville (TN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime: time-and-a-half

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Two weeks paid vacation

Job summary

Greeneville Bottling is seeking an experienced Controls/Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot PLC-driven equipment, perform mechanical and electrical repairs, and mentor peers on PLC diagnostics. You will work hands-on with motors, drives, HMIs, and sensors while supporting GMP and safety standards on the production floor.

The role emphasizes identifying recurring failures, participating in change control, and maintaining accurate maintenance records in our CMMS to ensure uptime and compliance.

Qualifications

• Industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with PLCs and electrical troubleshooting is required.
• Knowledge of GMP or food safety practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair automated bottling and production equipment.
• Read and troubleshoot PLC ladder logic, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Train maintenance technicians on PLC troubleshooting and electrical diagnostics.
• Perform preventive maintenance and document work orders in CMMS.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Ladder logic reading

Siemens & Allen-Bradley PLCs

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

LOTO safety

NFPA 70E safety

GMP/FDA experience

HMI and servo experience

Education

Technical degree / industrial maintenance certification

Electrical training

Tools

TIA Portal

Studio 5000 / RSLogix

Job description

Greeneville Bottling is a GMP-regulated food and beverage manufacturer looking for an experienced, hands-on Controls / Maintenance Technician. You’ll troubleshoot PLC-controlled automated equipment, pick up the tools to make the mechanical and electrical repairs yourself, and help grow the PLC skills of the technicians around you.

What You’ll Do

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair automated bottling and production equipment.
• Use PLC logic and diagnostic software to identify equipment faults, I/O issues, sequencing problems, and interlocks.
• Read and troubleshoot PLC ladder logic, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Troubleshoot and repair motors, VFDs, HMIs, servos, sensors, photo eyes, proximity switches, relays, contactors, and motor controls.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automated systems.
• Repair and replace motors, pumps, bearings, belts, chains, gearboxes, conveyors, valves, and other production equipment.
• Train and coach maintenance technicians on PLC troubleshooting, ladder logic, and electrical diagnostics, both on the floor and one-on-one.
• Perform preventive maintenance and identify potential equipment failures before they cause downtime.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and work with production to safely restore operations.
• Assist with equipment installations, modifications, changeovers, and continuous improvement projects, following change control procedures.
• Identify recurring failures and help develop long-term corrective solutions.
• Complete accurate work orders and maintenance records in our CMMS to support GMP documentation requirements.
• Follow all plant safety, GMP, and food safety requirements, including sanitary design, allergen, and foreign-material controls.
• Perform general facility and maintenance work as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing, bottling, packaging, food/beverage, or similar production environment.
• Strong PLC troubleshooting skills and the ability to read and understand ladder logic.
• Experience with Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLCs and related software (TIA Portal, Studio 5000 / RSLogix) preferred.
• Strong industrial electrical troubleshooting skills, including VFDs, motors, sensors, relays, and motor controls.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair abilities.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and safely use multimeters and other diagnostic equipment.
• Working knowledge of lockout/tagout (LOTO) and NFPA 70E electrical safety practices.
• Experience in a GMP, FDA, or food-safety-regulated facility preferred.
• Experience with automated filling, bottling, labeling, packaging, conveying, or material-handling equipment is a plus.
• Experience troubleshooting HMIs, servos, and pneumatic systems preferred.
• Technical degree, industrial maintenance certification, electrical training, or equivalent hands‑on experience preferred.

How You’ll Work With the Team

You’ll help set the tone for how our maintenance team learns and works together. We’re looking for someone who:

• Explains PLC concepts clearly and patiently to technicians at every skill level.
• Shares knowledge freely and enjoys watching others grow.
• Treats coworkers with respect and works collaboratively with maintenance and production.
• Stays calm and professional during breakdowns and high‑pressure situations.

This Is a Hands-On Position

We’re looking for someone who can do more than diagnose a problem from a computer. Our technicians are expected to identify the problem and perform the physical work necessary to fix it.

Candidates must be able to stand and walk for extended periods; bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and work around production equipment; use ladders; and regularly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Overtime: Regular overtime at time-and-a-half (40+ hours per week)
• Medical and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Two weeks paid vacation

Join Greeneville Bottling

We’re looking for a dependable, safety-focused technician who takes pride in solving problems, keeping equipment running, and helping teammates build their skills. You’ll work directly with production and maintenance personnel in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment where your technical knowledge and hands‑on skills make a direct impact every day.

Salary/Compensation: $30.00 - $38.00 per hour