Industrial Maintenance Technician – 2nd Shift (Millwright‑level)

Columbus McKinnon; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Columbus McKinnon is seeking an experienced Millwright/Industrial Maintenance Technician in Chattanooga, TN. You will perform maintenance on mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC systems and assist with repairs, installations, and safety improvements.

Responsibilities include welding, brazing, torch-cutting, reading blueprints, and using shop tools. Requires forklift or safety training; strong teamwork and deadline adherence are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Technical certificate or schooling in industrial maintenance preferred.
• 3–4 years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Welding, brazing and torch-cutting experience is preferred or trainable.
• Ability to read machine-detail blueprints and follow schedules.

Responsibilities

• Performs tasks assigned by supervisor on various projects.
• Repairs existing equipment and installs new equipment or parts.
• Performs welding, brazing, and torch-cutting as needed.
• Repairs furnace and induction coil components, machine fixtures, and related parts.
• Operates power hand tools and tool room equipment (lathe, mill, drill, saw, grinders).
• Performs basic pipe fitting for conduit.
• Maintains housekeeping, tools, spare parts, and system entries; meets deadlines.

Skills

Industrial maintenance experience

Welding

Reading blueprints

Machine operation

Safety procedures

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certificate in industrial maintenance

Tools

Lathe

Mill

Drill

Saw

Grinders

Job description

Columbus McKinnon is seeking an experienced Millwright/Industrial Maintenance Technician in Chattanooga, TN. You will perform maintenance on mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC systems and assist with repairs, installations, and safety improvements.

Responsibilities include welding, brazing, torch-cutting, reading blueprints, and using shop tools. Requires forklift or safety training; strong teamwork and deadline adherence are essential.