Maintenance Technician

100Hires, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join our 3rd shift at a GMP food manufacturing facility in Nashville, TN.

You will maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment—conveyors, automated canning lines, and PLC-controlled systems—to maximize uptime, product quality, and food safety. The role requires strong electromechanical skills, experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, servo drives, and sensors, and the ability to work independently overnight on a rotating

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical/trade school certification preferred.
• 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience in GMP-regulated environments preferred.
• Experience with conveyors and automated packaging/canning equipment.
• Working knowledge of Allen Bradley PLCs; programming a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance on production equipment, including conveyors and canning lines.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and controls issues to minimize downtime.
• Diagnose and repair sensor systems, PLC programs, servo drives, and VFDs.
• Read electrical schematics and PLC logic to support repairs and improvements.
• Maintain GMP, food safety, and sanitation standards; document activities in CMMS.

Skills

Conveyor systems

Troubleshooting downtime

Independent overnight work

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical/trade school certification preferred

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Photo eye sensors

Camera-based sensor systems

Servo drives

VFDs

Job description

Maintenance Technician - Level 3 – 3rd ShiftLocation: Nashville, TN Shift: 3rd Shift, 5:00 PM – 5:30 AM, 2-2-3 rotating schedule Pay: $32.00 – $34.05/hour, based on experience Industry: Food Manufacturing (GMP Facility)About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join our 3rd shift team in a fast-paced, GMP-regulated food manufacturing facility in Nashville, TN. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment — including conveyors, automated canning machinery, and PLC-controlled systems — to ensure maximum uptime, product quality, and food safety compliance.This is a great opportunity for a hands-on technician who is comfortable working independently overnight and enjoys solving complex electromechanical and controls issues in a live production environment.Schedule3rd Shift: 5:00 PM – 5:30 AMMonday - Friday (Ocassional weekends)Must be available for occasional overtime or schedule flexibility to support production needsKey ResponsibilitiesPerform preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance on production equipment, including conveyors and automated canning linesTroubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and controls issues to minimize downtimeDiagnose and resolve issues with photo eye and camera sensor systems integrated through Allen Bradley PLC programsMonitor, adjust, and troubleshoot Servo drives and VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives)Read and interpret PLC logic (Allen Bradley) to identify faults and support troubleshooting; make minor program adjustments as neededRead electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and equipment manuals to support repairs and installationsPerform routine inspections and document maintenance activities in a CMMS or equivalent tracking systemMaintain compliance with GMP, food safety, and sanitation standards at all timesRespond quickly to equipment breakdowns during production to reduce downtime and product lossCollaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to support continuous improvement initiativesMaintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with plant safety policiesAssist with equipment installations, upgrades, and changeovers as neededQualifications2+ years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in food/beverage manufacturing or another GMP-regulated environmentHands-on experience with conveyors and automated packaging/canning equipmentWorking knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC systems (troubleshooting required; programming experience a plus)Experience with photo eye and camera-based sensor systemsExperience troubleshooting Servo drives and VFDsStrong understanding of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systemsAbility to read electrical schematics and technical drawingsAbility to work independently overnight with minimal supervisionStrong problem-solving skills and ability to perform under time pressure during downtime eventsHigh school diploma or equivalent required; technical/trade school certification preferredPhysical RequirementsAbility to lift up to 50 lbsAbility to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb for extended periodsAbility to work in a food production environment (varying temperatures, wet/dry conditions, noise levels)Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces as needed, with proper safety equipmentWhat We OfferCompetitive pay: $32.00–$34.50/hour based on experience