Industrial Maintenance Technician: PLC & Machinery Expert

Goodwin Recruiting; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting seeks an Industrial Maintenance Technician to join our manufacturing team. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot breakdowns, and repair mechanical and electrical systems to keep production running smoothly.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in manufacturing, knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, drives, and the ability to read schematics. Safety-first mindset and CMMS experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on maintenance experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Strong understanding of mechanical drives, hydraulics, pneumatics, and industrial electricity.
• High School Diploma/GED required; Journeyman license or technical certification a plus.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work safely at heights or in tight spaces.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment on production lines.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on motors, gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, and automation.
• Read schematics and work with industrial controls and motor drives.
• Conduct basic PLC diagnostics and troubleshoot automation faults.
• Follow safety procedures including LOTO and OSHA regulations; maintain CMMS logs.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Electrical systems

PLC maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Journeyman license / technical certification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting seeks an Industrial Maintenance Technician to join our manufacturing team. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot breakdowns, and repair mechanical and electrical systems to keep production running smoothly.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in manufacturing, knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, drives, and the ability to read schematics. Safety-first mindset and CMMS experience preferred.