Maintenance Technician, Level I-III

Vanguard Soap; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Bulk Products is seeking a Maintenance Technician at its Memphis-area production facility. The role focuses on preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of production equipment, utilities, and facilities, ensuring safe, reliable plant operations.

The technician will troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems, perform repairs, maintain maintenance records, and support continuous-improvement initiatives while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 2–5 years of industrial mechanical/electrical maintenance preferred.
• Experience with preventive maintenance in manufacturing.
• Ability to read manuals, blueprints, schematics, and piping diagrams.
• Ability to obtain required equipment/operator certifications, as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and replace mechanical and electrical components on production equipment and facility systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot rotating equipment, pumps, dryers, furnaces, boilers, batch reactors, cooling towers, and related process equipment.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting and installations up to 480 volts, including breakers, instruments, variable frequency/speed drives, motors, and related components, within applicable qualifications and safety requirements.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and process systems; PLC experience is preferred.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and support predictive maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Document preventive maintenance, inspections, repairs, parts usage, and equipment conditions in required logs or maintenance management systems.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

CMMS experience

Welding / fabrication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Welding equipment

Forklifts / industrial equipment

Blueprints / schematics reading

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Maintenance Technician, Level I-III

DEPARTMENT: Maintenance

REPORTS TO: Maintenance and Reliability Engineer Manager

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

POSITION SUMMARY

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment, utilities, facilities, and related systems at the Valley Bulk Products production facility. The position supports safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations by troubleshooting mechanical and electrical equipment, completing repairs and installations, maintaining accurate maintenance records, and responding to production-related maintenance needs. The role requires a strong commitment to safety, quality, housekeeping, teamwork, and compliance with established procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Install, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and replace mechanical and electrical components on production equipment and facility systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot rotating equipment, pumps, dryers, furnaces, boilers, batch reactors, cooling towers, and related process equipment.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting and installations up to 480 volts, including breakers, instruments, variable frequency/speed drives, motors, and related components, within applicable qualifications and safety requirements.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and process systems; PLC experience is preferred.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and support predictive maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Dismantle equipment as needed to access defective or worn components; repair, replace, adjust, lubricate, and clean equipment in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and company procedures.
• Fabricate, modify, repair, and install piping and related components using drawings, blueprints, specifications, or approved instructions.
• Perform welding, cutting, and basic fabrication work as required for equipment and facility maintenance.
• Operate and maintain shop equipment and powered industrial/mobile equipment, including forklifts, backhoes, JLG/aerial lift equipment, drill presses, and other maintenance equipment, when trained and authorized.
• Work safely at elevated levels and use appropriate fall-protection and other required personal protective equipment.
• Maintain steam generators, furnaces, cooling towers, and other plant utility systems according to established schedules and procedures.
• Perform maintenance and minor repairs to buildings, grounds, and facility infrastructure as assigned.
• Document preventive maintenance, inspections, repairs, parts usage, and equipment conditions in required logs or maintenance management systems.
• Monitor spare-parts inventory and communicate anticipated shortages or critical replacement-part needs to the Maintenance Manager.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from production and other departments; communicate equipment status, hazards, repair needs, and expected completion times.
• Identify recurring equipment problems and recommend maintenance, process, equipment, or procedural improvements to the Maintenance Manager.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area and properly store tools, parts, and equipment after use.
• Follow all company safety, environmental, quality, housekeeping, and operating procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements.
• Participate in continuous-improvement and reliability initiatives and perform other related duties as assigned.

SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE

• Follow all applicable company policies and procedures and maintain a safety-first approach to every task.
• Use required PPE and follow established procedures for electrical work, hot work, confined spaces, elevated work, chemical exposure, and other applicable hazards.
• Perform Lockout/Tagout and other energy-control procedures as required and only within the employee's training and authorization.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, equipment hazards, incidents, and maintenance concerns to the appropriate supervisor or manager.
• Maintain work areas in a clean and organized condition to support employee safety, product quality, and efficient operations.

EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS

Equipment may include forklifts, backhoes, JLG/aerial lift equipment, pumps, drill presses, welding equipment, cutting torches, boilers, furnaces, cooling towers, powered and hand tools, electrical test equipment, and other mechanical/electrical shop and maintenance equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Two to five years of industrial mechanical/electrical maintenance and welding experience preferred.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance in an industrial or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret basic equipment manuals, mechanical drawings, blueprints, schematics, and piping diagrams.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical systems, pumps, motors, piping, and industrial equipment.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, welding equipment, and other maintenance tools.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple maintenance requests, and collaborate effectively with production and other departments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required equipment/operator certifications, as applicable.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• PLC troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with variable frequency drives (VFDs), motor controls, instrumentation, and industrial electrical systems.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and electronic maintenance records.
• Industrial welding/fabrication experience.
• Experience with boilers, steam systems, furnaces, cooling towers, reactors, dryers, and other process equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The position requires regular walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, reaching, and working in confined or elevated areas as applicable. The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, or pull tools, parts, and equipment consistent with the essential functions of the position. Work

may involve exposure to hot and cold temperatures, noise, dust, chemicals, moving machinery, electrical hazards, steam, and other industrial conditions. Appropriate PPE and safety controls are required. The employee must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

WORK SCHEDULE

The position may require overtime, call-ins, schedule adjustments, weekends, holidays, or other schedule changes based on production and maintenance needs.

DISCLAIMER

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions. Management reserves the right to modify duties and responsibilities as business needs require. Employment is subject to applicable company policies and procedures.