First-Shift Industrial Maintenance Tech: Welding & Motors

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 79,901,000 - 109,106,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician in Chattanooga, TN. You will work hands-on with welding, machinery maintenance, and mechanical systems to keep production running smoothly.

This role requires reliability, safety focus, independent work with minimal supervision, plus ability to read a voltmeter and troubleshoot motors, conveyors, and hydraulic systems.

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial machinery and conveyors.
• Stick welding and torch cutting experience required.
• Basic understanding of electrical and hydraulic functions.
• Ability to replace motors and troubleshoot basic mechanical issues.
• Comfortable working at heights.
• Flexible availability with start times between 6:00 AM - 8:00 AM; end times may vary.
• Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle for parts pickup.

Responsibilities

• Perform stick welding and operate a cutting torch.
• Maintain and repair industrial machinery and conveyor systems.
• Replace motors and perform basic mechanical repairs.
• Read and use a volt meter.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems (no wiring required).
• Work at heights when necessary (must not be afraid of heights).
• Stay productive and on task with minimal direction.
• Occasionally use personal vehicle to pick up parts (mileage reimbursed).

Skills

Stick welding

Torch cutting

Electrical knowledge

Hydraulic knowledge

Conveyor maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Heights work

Tools

Volt meter

Cutting torch

Job description

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician in Chattanooga, TN. You will work hands-on with welding, machinery maintenance, and mechanical systems to keep production running smoothly.

This role requires reliability, safety focus, independent work with minimal supervision, plus ability to read a voltmeter and troubleshoot motors, conveyors, and hydraulic systems.