Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift (Food Manufacturing)

3M HEALTHCARE

Nashville (TN)

On-site

USD 38,572 - 55,104

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Retirement benefits
Education benefit
Relocation assistance
Career growth

Job summary

Smithfield in Nashville is seeking a maintenance technician to review work orders, diagnose issues from blueprints, and perform hands-on repair across mechanical, electrical, and piping systems. You will use SAP to create work orders, coordinate parts, and test equipment to ensure proper function.

This role emphasizes preventive maintenance, safety adherence (LOCKOUT/TAGOUT, GMPs), teamwork, and reliable response to outages.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED plus 1+ years in industrial mechanical maintenance.
  • Experience in food manufacturing is preferred.
  • Ability to read and follow technical documents and write daily reports.
  • Works well in a team and follows safety protocols.

Responsibilities

  • Review work orders in SAP and determine tools, time, and parts.
  • Read blueprints and schematics to diagnose complex issues.
  • Perform hands-on maintenance, repair, and testing of equipment.
  • Install and maintain mechanical, electrical, and piping systems.
  • Follow preventive maintenance schedules and SOPs.
  • Adhere to LOCKOUT/TAGOUT and GMP safety standards.

Skills

Read blueprints
Troubleshooting
Teamwork
Safety compliance
Preventive maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED
Vocational/Technical Diploma or Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP
Forklift operation
Genie lift / scissor lift

Job description

Smithfield in Nashville is seeking a maintenance technician to review work orders, diagnose issues from blueprints, and perform hands-on repair across mechanical, electrical, and piping systems. You will use SAP to create work orders, coordinate parts, and test equipment to ensure proper function.

This role emphasizes preventive maintenance, safety adherence (LOCKOUT/TAGOUT, GMPs), teamwork, and reliable response to outages.

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