Day-Shift Maintenance Technician - Dairy Plant

dfa; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Growth opportunities

Scholarship opportunities

Job summary

Purity Dairies is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our Nashville facility on a day shift (6:00 am – 6:00 pm) with rotating days. The role covers preventive and corrective maintenance on production, processing, packaging, and utility equipment, with a focus on safety and regulation compliance.

Ideal candidates will perform electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, read schematics, and work with a limited supervision while supporting training and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; trade/technical training preferred.
• Experience with maintenance, electrical, and mechanical troubleshooting in a manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with PLC/HMI controls and electrical schematics.
• Ability to read technical manuals, drawings, and service procedures.
• Demonstrated safety compliance and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform general and preventative maintenance on production, processing, packaging, and utility equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Assist with installation of new equipment and operator training to minimize downtime.
• Document work orders, inspections, and repairs clearly and timely.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and maintain safe working conditions.

Skills

Maintenance procedures

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

PLC/HMI experience

Reading schematics

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical/trade school preferred

Tools

Forklift operation

Welding/fabrication

HVAC systems

Ammonia refrigeration basics

Job description

Purity Dairies is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our Nashville facility on a day shift (6:00 am – 6:00 pm) with rotating days. The role covers preventive and corrective maintenance on production, processing, packaging, and utility equipment, with a focus on safety and regulation compliance.

Ideal candidates will perform electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, read schematics, and work with a limited supervision while supporting training and continuous improvement.