Evening Maintenance Mechanic – Repair, Fabrication, & Upkeep

Teknor Apex Company; Brownsville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Teknor Apex is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance, install and move production equipment, diagnose malfunctions, and ensure safe operation of tools and machinery. The role requires mechanical aptitude, reading of documents, and 3–5 years of related experience, with forklift skills and a willingness to work overtime.

The position is full-time, on-site, with a 3:00pm–11:00pm shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree/technical degree or equivalent experience required.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems and general knowledge of facilities equipment.
• 3–5 years practical experience in a related field preferred.
• Computer skills required.
• Ability to operate a forklift or other lift equipment as required.
• Driver’s license required if operating company vehicle/truck
• Ability to read, write and interpret documents

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive maintenance and repairs on all machines and equipment in the plant.
• Install and move production machines and manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose and repair machine malfunctions.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and repair equipment and/or controls.
• Ensure shop, equipment and tools are safe to use.
• Ensure tools and equipment are maintained and in good working order and secured.
• Responsible for maintaining facilities equipment.
• Operate maintenance shop equipment and hand tools.
• Fabricate parts, weld, cut and install metalwork as needed
• Assist in training entry level team members.
• Understand and follow all safety procedures.
• Maintain housekeeping and 6S standards.
• Identify quality issues and attain established productivity standards.
• Understand and adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• Perform related responsibilities as required or directed.
• There is mandatory overtime associated with the role depending upon the needs of the business because, with team-based manufacturing, production areas must be manned for worker safety and may continue beyond the end of a scheduled shift or may require additional overtime hours outside of normal shift schedule.
• The regular hours of the role are 3:00pm - 11:00pm
• Additional duties as assigned

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading diagrams

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree/technical degree or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Basic hand tools

Machinery repair knowledge

Job description

Teknor Apex is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance, install and move production equipment, diagnose malfunctions, and ensure safe operation of tools and machinery. The role requires mechanical aptitude, reading of documents, and 3–5 years of related experience, with forklift skills and a willingness to work overtime.

The position is full-time, on-site, with a 3:00pm–11:00pm shift.