Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

AppleOne Employment Services; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Nashville is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Mechanic for a direct hire in a metals manufacturing and fabrication environment. You will troubleshoot production equipment, perform mechanical repairs, and help keep operations running smoothly.

The role offers steady work with built-in overtime and the chance to join a hands-on maintenance team in a production-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills in an industrial setting.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs. occasionally and up to 50 lbs. frequently.
• Comfortable working in a loud, non-air-conditioned manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze mechanical and operational issues and perform corrective repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance, running adjustments, changeovers, and equipment testing.
• Maintain and repair motors, welders, transformers, compressors, air cylinders, valves, regulators.
• Clear equipment jams, inspect products, verify operation after downtime.
• Support safe maintenance practices around moving parts and industrial equipment.
• Participate in project work and additional duties as needed.

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Mechanic for a direct hire opportunity in Nashville, TN, within a metals manufacturing and fabrication environment. This role is ideal for a dependable, safety-focused maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting production equipment, making mechanical repairs, and helping keep operations running efficiently.

This opportunity offers steady work, built-in overtime, and the chance to join a hands‑on maintenance team in a production‑driven environment. The role supports a culture focused on teamwork, reliability, safety, and continuous improvement. Candidates who take pride in quality work, respond well to production needs, and enjoy working with mechanical systems will be well positioned for success.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze mechanical and operational issues on assigned production equipment and complete corrective repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance, running adjustments, changeovers, and equipment testing to support production quality and uptime.
• Maintain and repair mechanical systems involving motors, welders, transformers, compressors, air cylinders, valves, regulators, clutches, bearings, brakes, gears, cams, pulleys, burners, and steam systems.
• Clear equipment jams, set aside product for inspection or rework, and verify equipment operation after repairs or extended downtime.
• Support safe, clean, and orderly maintenance practices while working around moving mechanical parts and industrial equipment.
• Participate in project work and perform additional maintenance duties as needed.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $30 to $35 per hour.
• Job Type: Direct hire.
• Schedule: 5 days per week, 10 hours per day.
• Overtime: 10 hours of built‑in overtime.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of electric motors, resistance welders, transformers, ARC welding, air compressors, air cylinders, air control valves, and regulators.
• Knowledge of clutches, bearings, brakes, gears, cams, pulleys, gas burners, burner controls, steam generators, steam controls, regulators, and heat exchangers.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs. occasionally and frequently lift or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as required.
• Comfortable working in a loud, non‑air‑conditioned manufacturing environment with seasonal temperature changes.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and commitment to workplace safety.
• High school diploma is not required with relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical school, college certificate, or related maintenance training.
• Experience in metal fabrication, welding, metals manufacturing, or similar heavy industrial environments.
• Experience supporting production equipment in a fast‑paced manufacturing operation.
• Strong ability to prioritize maintenance work based on production schedules and equipment needs.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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