Food Plant Maintenance Technician — Reliability & Growth

Nom Nom; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Associate Discount

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription

Health Savings Account and FSA

401K with a match to 4%

Short/Long-term disability coverage

Life Insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Formal training and career progression

Pay range

$27—$30 USD

Job summary

Nom Nom is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure the highest reliability of plant equipment. The role focuses on maintaining equipment in Like New condition, reducing downtime, and supporting TPM initiatives and continuous improvement projects.

The position requires hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and strong teamwork, with safety as a top priority. You will work in a fast-paced environment within our dog-food manufacturing facility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Technical training; exposure to high-speed equipment.
• 3–5 years of related experience in packing/production machines in a food manufacturing plant.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot, problem solve, maintain and repair complex mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical components and systems.
• Flexible to work weekends and other shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow safety policies and procedures.
• Perform preventive/predictive maintenance to prevent equipment breakdowns.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues quickly and safely and implement corrective actions.
• Communicate action plans to operations to prevent repeat issues.
• Engage in proactive maintenance activities (FMEA, RCCA, ATS).
• Document work details for historical data and future analysis.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping in all work areas.
• Identify proper tools for each job and avoid damaged tools.
• Read and interpret mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical schematics.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, piping and electrical equipment.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Troubleshooting

Mechanical maintenance

Team player

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Nom Nom is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure the highest reliability of plant equipment. The role focuses on maintaining equipment in Like New condition, reducing downtime, and supporting TPM initiatives and continuous improvement projects.

The position requires hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and strong teamwork, with safety as a top priority. You will work in a fast-paced environment within our dog-food manufacturing facility.