Maintenance Technician II - 2nd Shift

LB Foster; Tennessee; On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

PTO accrual

Job summary

LB Foster is seeking a Maintenance Technician to sustain and improve the reliability of production equipment in our Tennessee facility. The role involves preventive maintenance, diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical systems, and supporting installations of new equipment.

You will follow 5S practices, work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing setting, and collaborate with foremen and production teams to minimize downtime and boost efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of proven maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Technical college degree or related technical training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow all company safety policies, work practices, and procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with 5S standards.
• Carry out verbal and written instructions from the Maintenance Foreman or Supervisor.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical malfunctions using diagrams, manuals, engineering specifications, and manufacturer instructions.
• Complete preventive maintenance tasks according to established schedules and provide recommendations for improvements when needed.
• Communicate maintenance schedules and equipment downtime requirements with production personnel.
• Identify equipment issues through observation, inspection, and operational testing.
• Prepare maintenance reports and document repairs, maintenance activities, and equipment trends.
• Assist with the installation, startup, and support of new production equipment and related infrastructure.
• Read, understand, and execute work instructions accurately and efficiently.
• Support continuous improvement efforts that enhance equipment reliability, safety, and productivity.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical college degree or technical training preferred

Job description

Join our team as a Maintenance Technician and play a key role in keeping our operations running safely and efficiently. In this role, you will maintain and repair equipment and production systems, including batch plants, through preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and corrective repairs. By following established work methods and safe work practices, you will help ensure reliable equipment performance and efficient production operations.

Responsibilities

• Follow all company safety policies, work practices, and procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with 5S standards.
• Carry out verbal and written instructions from the Maintenance Foreman or Supervisor.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical malfunctions using diagrams, manuals, engineering specifications, and manufacturer instructions.
• Complete preventive maintenance tasks according to established schedules and provide recommendations for improvements when needed.
• Communicate maintenance schedules and equipment downtime requirements with production personnel.
• Identify equipment issues through observation, inspection, and operational testing.
• Prepare maintenance reports and document repairs, maintenance activities, and equipment trends.
• Assist with the installation, startup, and support of new production equipment and related infrastructure.
• Read, understand, and execute work instructions accurately and efficiently.
• Support continuous improvement efforts that enhance equipment reliability, safety, and productivity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of proven maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Technical college degree or related technical training preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems maintenance.
• Ability to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to exert up to 80 pounds of force occasionally, up to 40 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Average proficiency in mathematics.

Core Competencies:

• Safety Oriented
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Customer Focus
• Integrity & Trust
• Accountability
• Attention to Detail
• Critical Thinking

The Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision benefits the first day of the month after hire
• Market-leading 401(k) program with company match
• 10 paid holidays per year
• PTO accrual plan
• Career development and advancement opportunities

Why Join Us?

We offer the opportunity to work with a team that values safety, reliability, continuous improvement, and professional growth. If you enjoy solving problems, working with industrial equipment, and contributing to a productive manufacturing operation, we encourage you to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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