Maintenance Technician / Maintenance Mechanic

Jobot; Lenoir City (TN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Lenoir City, TN is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support a coffee manufacturing facility. You will perform corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance on production equipment and building systems, ensuring reliability and safe operation in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires hands-on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, experience with automated packaging and PLC/HMI systems, and the ability to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum three years of manufacturing maintenance experience repairing and maintaining production and supporting equipment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting, equipment repair, and machinery assembly/disassembly skills.
• Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment; candidates from other automated industries will be considered.
• Basic electrical equipment knowledge required; stronger electrical troubleshooting skills highly desirable.
• Ability to read schematics and diagrams to understand equipment operation and diagnose failures.
• Experience with production/packaging automation, pneumatics, vacuum systems, and fault analysis.
• Basic ability to read PLC I/O and diagnose signals through HMI/PLC systems; familiarity with Allen-Bradley, Omron, or Panasonic is relevant.
• Packaging equipment experience preferred, particularly form-fill-seal systems, fillers, conveyors, and high-speed packaging.
• Understanding of production processes, quality measurements, and safe maintenance practices.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Millwright, Industrial Mechanic, or Industrial Electrician credentials preferred.
• Spreadsheet and MRP experience preferred.
• Prior lead experience is a plus; willingness to train operators and support the maintenance team.

Responsibilities

• Perform corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance on production equipment and building systems.
• Diagnose and repair gearboxes, motors, vacuum pumps, blowers, coffee roasters, grinders, conveyors, packaging equipment, and transfer systems.
• Provide basic maintenance support for compressors and HVAC systems.
• Troubleshoot pneumatic systems, valves, rotary airlocks, diverters, dust extraction equipment, screens, and shakers.
• Support automated packaging equipment, including baggers, fillers, seamers, cartoners, case/tray erectors, shrink tunnels, and stretch wrappers.
• Diagnose basic PLC/HMI signals and I/O issues; troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment faults.
• Maintain production scales, load cells, and batching systems.
• Assemble and dismantle machinery using hand, power, and machine-shop tools; interpret schematics and equipment diagrams.
• Assist with equipment installation, removal, commissioning, shutdowns, and plant expansion projects.
• Select appropriate tools and replacement parts, and communicate replenishment needs to the maintenance planner.
• Identify recurring failures and production bottlenecks, making adjustments to reduce downtime.
• Coordinate with production, maintenance, vendors, and contractors.
• Support operators with equipment operation and training, including operating machinery when required.
• Follow PPE, health and safety, sanitation, GMP, HACCP, BRC, and quality program requirements.
• Report unusual equipment conditions and stay current with new equipment and maintenance techniques.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematics reading

Automation experience

Packaging equipment knowledge

Flexibility/time shift

Education

High school diploma or GED

Millwright/Industrial credentials preferred

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Omron PLCs

Panasonic PLCs

MRP experience

Job description

Job details

Maintenance Technician - Coffee Manufacturing | $30-$32/hour | Direct Hire | 2-3 Immediate Openings | Expanding Facility

Salary: $30 - $32 per hour

A bit about us

Founded more than three decades ago and based in Lenoir City for this opportunity, with manufacturing operations across the U.S. and globally, we are a food and beverage ingredients organization supporting customers worldwide. Our expanding coffee manufacturing facility combines established production equipment with new automation, creating opportunities for maintenance professionals to contribute to equipment reliability and plant improvements. We offer a family-first culture and high-quality, low-cost benefits.

Why join us

• Permanent Direct Hire: Join the company directly.
• Immediate Opportunities: 2-3 openings with one onsite interview.
• Low-Cost Benefits: Access to affordable employee benefits.
• Expanding Operation: Work with established coffee production equipment and new automation.
• Family-First Culture: Join an organization that values employees and their families.
• Varied Technical Work: Support production machinery, packaging systems, and facility equipment.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance on production equipment and building systems.
• Diagnose and repair gearboxes, motors, vacuum pumps, blowers, coffee roasters, grinders, conveyors, packaging equipment, and transfer systems.
• Provide basic maintenance support for compressors and HVAC systems.
• Troubleshoot pneumatic systems, valves, rotary airlocks, diverters, dust extraction equipment, screens, and shakers.
• Support automated packaging equipment, including baggers, fillers, seamers, cartoners, case/tray erectors, shrink tunnels, and stretch wrappers.
• Diagnose basic PLC/HMI signals and I/O issues; troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment faults.
• Maintain production scales, load cells, and batching systems.
• Assemble and dismantle machinery using hand, power, and machine-shop tools; interpret schematics and equipment diagrams.
• Assist with equipment installation, removal, commissioning, shutdowns, and plant expansion projects.
• Select appropriate tools and replacement parts, and communicate replenishment needs to the maintenance planner.
• Identify recurring failures and production bottlenecks, making adjustments to reduce downtime.
• Coordinate with production, maintenance, vendors, and contractors.
• Support operators with equipment operation and training, including operating machinery when required.
• Follow PPE, health and safety, sanitation, GMP, HACCP, BRC, and quality program requirements.
• Report unusual equipment conditions and stay current with new equipment and maintenance techniques.

Qualifications Needed

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum three years of manufacturing maintenance experience, repairing and maintaining production and supporting equipment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting, equipment repair, and machinery assembly/disassembly skills.
• Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment; candidates from other automated industries will be considered.
• Basic electrical equipment knowledge required; stronger electrical troubleshooting skills highly desirable.
• Ability to read schematics and diagrams to understand equipment operation and diagnose failures.
• Experience with production/packaging automation, pneumatics, vacuum systems, and fault analysis.
• Basic ability to read PLC I/O and diagnose signals through HMI/PLC systems; familiarity with Allen-Bradley, Omron, or Panasonic is relevant.
• Packaging equipment experience preferred, particularly form-fill-seal systems, fillers, conveyors, and high-speed packaging.
• Understanding of production processes, quality measurements, and safe maintenance practices.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Millwright, Industrial Mechanic, or Industrial Electrician credentials preferred.
• Spreadsheet and MRP experience preferred.
• Prior lead experience is a plus; willingness to train operators and support the maintenance team.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.