Maintenance Technician

Crawford Thomas Recruiting; McMinnville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Crawford Thomas Recruiting seeks an experienced Maintenance Technician for a manufacturing environment in McMinnville. The role focuses on maintaining and troubleshooting thermoforming and related equipment, with emphasis on electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, welding, and PLC-enabled systems. Local travel up to 75 miles is required.

You will plan repairs, keep logs, and drive improvements in reliability and efficiency while collaborating with the Maintenance Manager and site team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience, preferably in injection molding or thermoforming.
• Knowledge of electrical wiring, welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLC operation.
• Strong preventative maintenance and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to independently manage maintenance projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on thermoforming and manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain dryers, thermolators, chillers, air compressors, and facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical issues.
• Plan and coordinate equipment repairs, replacements, and maintenance projects.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and parts inventory.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Communicate equipment issues, timelines, and repair needs to management.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Welding

Troubleshooting

Preventative maintenance

PLC operation

Job description

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN – MANUFACTURING

Location: McMinnville

Department: Manufacturing

Experience: 5+ Years

Reports To: Maintenance Manager

Travel: Local Travel Up to 75-Mile Radius

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to maintain and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment, including thermoforming presses, dryers, thermolators, chillers, and air compressors.

This is a hands‑on role for someone with strong electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, welding, and equipment maintenance experience.

What You’ll Do

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on thermoforming and manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain dryers, thermolators, chillers, air compressors, and facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical issues.
• Plan and coordinate equipment repairs, replacements, and maintenance projects.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and parts inventory.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Communicate equipment issues, timelines, and repair needs to management.

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience, preferably within injection molding or thermoforming.
• Knowledge of electrical wiring, welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLC operation.
• Strong preventative maintenance and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to independently manage maintenance projects and priorities.
• PLC programming experience is a plus.
• Ability to travel within approximately 75 miles.
• Reliable personal transportation required.

WHY JOIN?

• Hands‑on role supporting critical manufacturing equipment.
• Opportunity to lead maintenance and continuous improvement projects.
• Work across a variety of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Join a team focused on equipment reliability, quality, and operational improvement.