Maintenance Technician I / 3rd Shift

Danfoss GmbH; Newbern (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid vacation

401k with company match

Personal insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Danfoss is seeking a Maintenance Technician for a 3rd Shift position in our Tennessee facility. You will troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and process-related equipment to minimize downtime and support production goals.

You will perform preventive maintenance, document completed work, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve reliability and performance while upholding strict safety standards.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical and electrical systems (24V-480V).
• Experience using electrical testing equipment, hand tools, and shop equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and equipment specifications.
• Commitment to safe work practices and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and process-related equipment issues throughout the facility.
• Respond rapidly to equipment breakdowns and maintenance requests to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections, lubrication, servicing, and documentation of completed work.
• Support equipment rebuilds, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with production, operations, and maintenance teams to maintain equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Promote safe work practices, ensure compliance with plant safety standards, and identify opportunities for equipment performance improvement.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Problem solving

Education

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Hand tools

Shop equipment

Job description

The Impact You'll Make

As our new Maintenance Technician, you will play a critical role in keeping our manufacturing equipment operating safely, reliably, and efficiently. Your work will minimize downtime, support production goals, and ensure our teams have the equipment they need to deliver quality products to our customers.

This is a 3rd Shift position.

What You'll Be Doing

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and process-related equipment issues throughout the facility.
• Respond rapidly to equipment breakdowns and maintenance requests to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections, lubrication, servicing, and documentation of completed work.
• Support equipment rebuilds, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with production, operations, and maintenance teams to maintain equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Promote safe work practices, ensure compliance with plant safety standards, and identify opportunities for equipment performance improvement.

What We're Looking For

• Three (3) years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical and electrical systems (24V-480V).
• Experience using electrical testing equipment, hand tools, and shop equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and equipment specifications.
• Commitment to safe work practices and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You'll Get From Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You'll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• You'll receive benefits including paid time off, paid vacation, 401k retirement plan with company match, personal insurance, tuition reimbursement and more. These vary by country and contract, but they're worth asking about - we think they're pretty great.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.