Industrial Maintenance Technician – Production Reliability

Woodbridge Chattanooga Formed Plastics L.P.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodbridge Chattanooga Formed Plastics L.P. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance, setup, and repairs to keep production running safely and efficiently.

You will troubleshoot equipment, read blueprints and manuals, perform preventive maintenance, and support downtime reduction with timely repairs. The role requires 3–5 years in industrial setting and a HS diploma; candidate must be able to work off shifts and lift requirements.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of industrial manufacturing experience.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and application of compressed air, hydraulics and pneumatics, basic electrical, welding, pumps and preventive maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Own tools as defined by the Company.
• Welding skills are an asset.
• Certification for operating lift trucks and aerial lift equipment.
• Able to work off shifts and overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment, plant support equipment, machinery, plumbing systems, fixtures, and related mechanical systems.
• Inspect machinery and equipment for defects, wear, leaks, abnormal operation, or safety concerns; complete repairs or adjustments as required.
• Dismantle, repair, reassemble, install, remove, and modify machinery or equipment to restore proper operation and improve reliability.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, equipment manuals, specifications, P&IDs, hydraulic schematics, pneumatic diagrams, and related documentation to support troubleshooting and improvements.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, compressed air, pump, valve, piping, and utility-related issues to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns with urgency to restore production and reduce repeat failures; support downtime reduction initiatives.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on machinery, equipment, tools, molds, and support systems to improve uptime and reliability.
• Operate, maintain, and repair plant support equipment, including boilers, softeners, compressors, pumps, and related systems.
• Complete work orders, PM records, repair notes, downtime details, troubleshooting findings, and other required maintenance documentation accurately.
• Support major repairs, equipment installations, modifications, and contractor activities as required.

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kurtz steam chest molding machines

Job description

Woodbridge Chattanooga Formed Plastics L.P. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance, setup, and repairs to keep production running safely and efficiently.

You will troubleshoot equipment, read blueprints and manuals, perform preventive maintenance, and support downtime reduction with timely repairs. The role requires 3–5 years in industrial setting and a HS diploma; candidate must be able to work off shifts and lift requirements.