Maintenance Engineer

SL Tennessee; Clinton (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

SL Tennessee is seeking a Maintenance Engineer in Clinton, TN to oversee maintenance activities and drive reliability across plant machinery. You will perform root cause analysis, troubleshoot complex systems, and mentor entry-level technicians to uphold high maintenance standards.

The role requires strong communication, attendance, and weekend availability as needed to support production and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong maintenance knowledge.
• Excellent problem solving and maintenance skills.
• Excellent attendance required.
• Ability to stand, bend and walk for long periods.
• Weekend work may be required.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily maintenance activities meet production needs.
• Maintain PM program on plant machinery and equipment.
• Provide planning and direction for maintenance.
• Support development of new manufacturing processes.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Mentor maintenance technicians and train staff.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on quality, lean manufacturing, and process improvements.
• Perform root cause analysis on maintenance issues.

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Excellent communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Teamwork

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

About this position

Position Title: Maintenance Engineer

General Description

Responsible for many different functions including performing root cause analysis of issues, troubleshoot problems, maintenance and repair of various mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic system.

Assist in the development of a robust and efficient manufacturing systems.

Train and Support the entry level and maintenance technicians.

Attention to detail and clear understanding of the machines maintenance

Responsibilities

Ensure the daily activities of the maintenance organization meet production needs.

maintaining PM program on plant machinery and equipment

Provide planning and direction for maintenance

Support the development and implementation of new product manufacturing processes.

Establish, monitor and improve maintenance, troubleshooting to machine problems, including auxiliary equipment.

Foster team environment

Participate in improvement activities

Train and mentor maintenance technician staff.

Works with cross functional teams to develop the best standards for quality, process flow, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvements.

Perform root cause analysis on maintenance related issues.

Responsible for time and attendance of employees.

Perform other duties as assigned

Must maintain a positive and supportive attitude conducive to SL’s work environment

Job Requirements

Work Experience

Ability to interact well with other Departments

Strong maintenance knowledge

Must possess good interpersonal skills

Excellent attendance required

Ability to stand, bend and walk for periods of hours

Must be available for weekend work when necessary

Excellent problem solving and maintenance skills.

Excel, PowerPoint, and general computer skills.

Must be available for weekend work when necessary

Must have excellent communication skills maintenance team members.