Maintenance Technician

BB Nash; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

BB Nash in Nashville, TN, seeks a Maintenance Technician to support reliability and performance of production equipment and facility systems. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, and respond to breakdowns to minimize downtime and keep the lines running safely and efficiently.

This hands-on role requires strong troubleshooting, attention to detail, and a safety-first mindset in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 4–7+ years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, including pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Familiarity with CMMS and ability to read schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance according to PM schedules and CMMS work orders.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
• Assist with commissioning and start-up of new equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records for audits and compliance.
• Follow safety, LOTO, and GMP requirements at all times.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical

Electrical

Pneumatics & Hydraulics

Education

High School Diploma

Technical certification / apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS

PLC basics

Job description

BB Nash is a growing food manufacturing operation in Nashville committed to operational excellence, product quality, and food safety leadership. As we expand our production capabilities, we are strengthening our maintenance and reliability systems to support safe, efficient, and high‑performing operations.

Our facility operates in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment where equipment uptime and disciplined maintenance practices are critical to success. At BB Nash, you will play a hands‑on role in keeping our production lines running safely and efficiently.

Role Summary

The Maintenance Technician supports the reliability and performance of production equipment and facility systems. This role performs preventive maintenance, troubleshoots mechanical and electrical issues, and responds to equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime and maintain production flow.

Success in this role requires strong troubleshooting ability, attention to detail, and a safety‑first mindset in a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment.

Core Responsibilities

Preventive Maintenance & Reliability: Support stable and efficient production systems.

• Execute preventive maintenance tasks according to PM schedules and CMMS work orders.
• Support optimization of preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Contribute to reliability improvements and reduction of repeat failures.

Troubleshooting & Corrective Repair

Restore equipment quickly and effectively.

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic system failures.
• Replace and align motors, pumps, belts, bearings, gearboxes, and related components.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Electrical & Controls Support

Maintain industrial electrical and control systems.

• Troubleshoot VFDs, motor controls, relays, sensors, and industrial panels.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and P&IDs.
• Support PLC‑related troubleshooting in collaboration with controls personnel.

Commissioning & Equipment Support

Assist with system upgrades and installations.

• Support installation, start‑up, and commissioning of new equipment and line modifications.
• Assist with validation requirements within food manufacturing environments.
• Provide input on spare parts strategies and equipment improvement initiatives.

Documentation & Compliance

Maintain disciplined maintenance records.

• Complete detailed work orders and update equipment history in the CMMS.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation to support audits and inspections.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), OSHA standards, and GMP requirements at all times.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification or vocational training preferred.
• 4–7+ years of hands‑on industrial maintenance experience; food manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, including pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Experience with motors, VFDs, instrumentation, and industrial control panels.
• Familiarity with PLC systems and industrial automation troubleshooting.
• Experience using CMMS systems to document maintenance work.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts and respond to emergency breakdowns.

Preferred

• EPA certification (if refrigeration systems are involved).
• Welding, fabrication, or millwright experience.
• Formal apprenticeship or journeyman‑level training.
• Experience with predictive maintenance tools.

What It Takes to Succeed

• Strong diagnostic mindset and ability to work independently during breakdowns.
• Ownership of equipment uptime and repair quality.
• Attention to detail in documentation and compliance.
• Collaborative approach with Production, Engineering, and QA teams.
• Consistent commitment to safety and food‑safety standards.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, climb, and lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Comfortable working in refrigerated, warm, and washdown production environments.
• Ability to work varied shifts as needed to support operations.

BB Nash is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds.