Maintenance I OMS

O'Neal Industries, Inc.; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Community Service Day

Life Insurance

Job summary

O'Neal Industries, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain, repair, and troubleshoot industrial machinery and electrical systems. Expect hands-on mechanical, electrical, and fabrication work across CNC equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, rigging, and PLC/VFD systems.

The role demands strong troubleshooting skills, adherence to safety, and the ability to work on a Monday–Thursday first-shift schedule with potential overtime on Fridays in an industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Basic troubleshooting of advanced processing equipment, CNC, material handling, presses, lifting devices, and sawing equipment.
• Demonstrated mechanical knowledge and safe tool use.

Responsibilities

• Commit to workplace safety.
• Repair and perform preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment.
• Assemble, install, test and maintain wiring and fixtures.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctioning systems with test equipment.
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers and other components.
• Balance and align equipment; perform rigging and safety-related tasks.
• Fabricate mechanical parts from metal stock as needed.
• Maintain electrical equipment to meet regulatory codes.
• Support safety and quality programs; follow processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

PLC/VFD

Welding

CNC equipment

Troubleshooting

Safety conscious

English proficient

Forklift operation

Programming of VFD

PLC programming

Electrical testing tools

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred)

Tools

CNC equipment

Test equipment (ohmmeters, voltmeters, oscilloscopes)

Job description

Position: Maintenance Technician

Pay: $20-$28/hr Paid Weekly

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 5am-330pm with OT as needed on the weekend

Position Summary: The role focuses on maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting industrial machinery and electrical systems while supporting a strong safety culture. It requires hands‑on mechanical, electrical, and fabrication skills, including work with CNC equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, rigging, and PLC/VFD systems. The position is physically demanding and performed in an industrial environment, with a Monday–Thursday first‑shift schedule and overtime as needed on Fridays

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Commitment to workplace safety.
• Repair and perform preventative maintenance on machinery/mechanical equipment in an industrial environment.
• Assemble, install, test and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, machinery, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand, power, and precision measuring tools.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools.
• Responsible for the connection of wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
• Calculate, lay‑out/draw, balance and align equipment.
• Perform rigging activities, safety‑related functions and other miscellaneous maintenance functions.
• Utilize or fabricate all types of mechanical parts (fitting, valves, etc.) needed from cold rolled steel, stainless steel, steel plate, structural steel members and other metals.
• Maintain electrical equipment to meet regulatory codes at the country, state and federal levels.
• Perform rigging activities, safety‑related functions and other miscellaneous electrical functions.
• Support the safety and quality programs by following all accompanying rules and established processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills/Qualifications

• Two (2) years’ experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Basic troubleshooting skills with ability to assist with repairs and diagnostics of advanced processing equipment, CNC, material handling system, press brakes, lifting devices and sawing equipment.
• Demonstrate mechanical knowledge.
• Self-starter yet able to take orders as directed.
• Laser alignment and vibration monitoring knowledge is required.
• Knowledge of predictive/preventive maintenance and pipefitting.
• Competent in the use of oxyacetylene torch work and welding.
• Demonstrate safe and proficient use of shop tools (both hand and power).
• Must be physically capable of performing work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures.
• Safely utilize a forklift and high lift.
• Competent with programming of Variable Frequency Drives (VFD).
• Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controller (PLC).
• Demonstrate safe and proficient use of shop tools (both hand and power).
• Proficient in testing electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Experience with mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics and welding certification required.
• Speak, write and comprehend conversational English.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 20-50 lbs. repetitively throughout the course of a shift.
• Ability to bend, sit, stand, climb, twist and stoop for long periods of time.
• Ability to walk 2-5 miles throughout the course of a shift.
• Have good vision of 20/30 with corrective lenses.

Ability to maintain coordination of hand and finger movements to grasp and manipulate objects with precision.

Subject to environmental conditions that occur indoors and outdoors which includes but is not limited to exposure to changing temperatures, loud noises and vibration from use of equipment and the following:

• Hazards: Variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
• Atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin- fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.
• Oils: There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Community Service Day
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.