Maintenance Lead - Sweetwater, TN

Red Stag Fulfillment; Sweetwater (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Stag Fulfillment in Sweetwater, TN, is seeking a Maintenance Lead to maintain and repair industrial equipment and motorized conveyors. The role involves hands-on maintenance, coordinating daily repair activities, and supporting preventive programs to keep facilities operating safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in industrial maintenance, strong troubleshooting skills, and experience with conveyors, welding, and electrical controls.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of industrial, mechanical, electrical, or facility maintenance experience.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial equipment.
• Working knowledge of motorized conveyor systems, motors, bearings, drives, and material-handling equipment.
• Practical experience using hand tools, power tools, and industrial maintenance equipment.
• Welding, metal cutting, grinding, and fabrication experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic electrical and control components within qualifications and authorization.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, organizational, and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain motorized conveyor belts, rollers, motors, bearings, gearboxes, chains, pulleys, and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment, motors, switches, sensors, and control components within training and authorization.
• Perform welding, metal cutting, grinding, drilling, bending, forming, and fabrication.
• Coordinate daily maintenance assignments and prioritize work requests; provide hands-on guidance.
• Promote safe work practices, coordinate contractors, and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Conveyor systems

Electrical systems

Welding

Hand tools

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Technical training in maintenance

Tools

CMMS

PLC

VFDs

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Job description

About the Company

Red Stag Fulfillment is a logistics and fulfillment organization built to enable companies to grow and scale their businesses. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Red Stag was born out of eCommerce with one mission: to enable our clients to grow their business by redefining the 3PL experience for both clients and employees. By leveraging technology to ensure accurate, reliable, secure, and fast shipping, we have quickly established ourselves as a world-class fulfillment and logistics company.

At Red Stag Fulfillment, we understand our team members are our most important asset. We have grown into one of America’s best order fulfillment companies by building a team of people who are eager to be a part of our growth. To make this happen, our team members show up and give their all every day. Our core values are of paramount importance and inform and guide all our decisions.

Here at Red Stag:

• We act like we own it.
• We sweat the small stuff.
• We have positive attitudes.
• We treat everyone with dignity and respect.
• We always seek to improve.

Overview

The Maintenance Lead is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial equipment, motorized conveyor systems, electrical and mechanical components, and facility infrastructure. This position performs hands‑on maintenance, coordinates daily repair activities, supports preventive maintenance programs, and ensures equipment and facilities operate safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

Industrial Equipment and Conveyor Maintenance

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain motorized conveyor belts, rollers, motors, bearings, gearboxes, chains, pulleys, and related equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial and material‑handling equipment.

Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment, motors, switches, sensors, and control components within the employee's training and authorization.
• Inspect electrical wiring, panels, connections, and mechanical assemblies for damage or unsafe conditions.
• Maintain pumps, fans, drives, hydraulic and pneumatic components, and other facility equipment as applicable.

Welding, Fabrication, and General Maintenance

• Perform welding, metal cutting, grinding, drilling, bending, forming, and fabrication.
• Fabricate and repair brackets, supports, guards, fixtures, and other approved metal components.
• Perform general facility repairs involving doors, hardware, shelving, fixtures, dock equipment, and building components.
• Coordinate specialized repairs with qualified contractors when necessary.

Leadership and Coordination

• Coordinate daily maintenance assignments and prioritize work requests.
• Provide hands‑on technical guidance to maintenance personnel.
• Communicate equipment issues, downtime, and repair status to facility management and warehouse operations.
• Coordinate contractors, planned shutdowns, and maintenance projects as needed.
• Promote safe work practices, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Five or more years of industrial, mechanical, electrical, or facility maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial equipment and mechanical systems.
• Working knowledge of motorized conveyor systems, motors, bearings, drives, and material‑handling equipment.
• Practical experience using hand tools, power tools, and industrial maintenance equipment.
• Welding, metal cutting, grinding, and fabrication experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic electrical and control components within the employee's qualifications and authorization.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, organizational, and prioritization skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical training or education in industrial maintenance, electromechanics, mechatronics, or a related field.
• Experience in a large distribution center, warehouse, manufacturing facility, or automated material‑handling environment.
• Familiarity with PLCs, variable‑frequency drives (VFDs), sensors, motor controls, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with MIG, stick, and/or TIG welding.
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Experience coordinating contractors and maintenance projects.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

Location: Sweetwater, TN

Pay: Hourly