Maintenance Technician (night shift)

BB Nash; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BB Nash in Nashville, TN seeks a Maintenance Technician to uphold equipment reliability on production lines in a food manufacturing setting. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose mechanical and electrical issues, and drive downtime reduction with a safety-first mindset.

The role requires strong troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and ability to work flexible shifts, ensuring GMP and food safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification or vocational training preferred.
• 4+ years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience; food manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Proficient in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting including pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Experience with motors, VFDs, instrumentation, and industrial control panels.
• Familiarity with PLC systems and industrial automation troubleshooting.
• Experience using CMMS to document maintenance work.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and support reliability improvements.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic failures.
• Replace and align motors, pumps, belts, bearings, gearboxes, and related components.
• Read electrical schematics and ladder logic; support PLC troubleshooting.
• Assist with system upgrades, commissioning, and validation in food manufacturing.
• Maintain detailed maintenance records and ensure compliance with LOTO/OSHA/GMP.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Pneumatics & hydraulics

CMMS documentation

Read schematics and P&IDs

PLC troubleshooting

VFDs and motor controls

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification or vocational training

Tools

CMMS

Job description

BB Nash is a growing food manufacturing operation in Nashville committed to operational excellence, product quality, and food safety leadership. As we expand our production capabilities, we are strengthening our maintenance and reliability systems to support safe, efficient, and high-performing operations.

Our facility operates in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where equipment uptime and disciplined maintenance practices are critical to success. At BB Nash, you will play a hands-on role in keeping our production lines running safely and efficiently.

Role Summary

The Maintenance Technician supports the reliability and performance of production equipment and facility systems. This role performs preventive maintenance, troubleshoots mechanical and electrical issues, and responds to equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime and maintain production flow.

Success in this role requires strong troubleshooting ability, attention to detail, and a safety-first mindset in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Core Responsibilities

Preventive Maintenance & Reliability: Support stable and efficient production systems.

• Execute preventive maintenance tasks according to PM schedules and CMMS work orders.

• Support optimization of preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

• Contribute to reliability improvements and reduction of repeat failures.

Troubleshooting & Corrective Repair: Restore equipment quickly and effectively.

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic system failures.

• Replace and align motors, pumps, belts, bearings, gearboxes, and related components.

• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Electrical & Controls Support: Maintain industrial electrical and control systems.

• Troubleshoot VFDs, motor controls, relays, sensors, and industrial panels.

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and P&IDs.

• Support PLC-related troubleshooting in collaboration with controls personnel.

Commissioning & Equipment Support: Assist with system upgrades and installations.

• Support installation, start-up, and commissioning of new equipment and line modifications.

• Assist with validation requirements within food manufacturing environments.

• Provide input on spare parts strategies and equipment improvement initiatives.

Documentation & Compliance: Maintain disciplined maintenance records.

• Complete detailed work orders and update equipment history in the CMMS.

• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation to support audits and inspections.

• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), OSHA standards, and GMP requirements at all times.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification or vocational training preferred.

• 4+ years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience; food manufacturing experience strongly preferred.

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, including pneumatics and hydraulics.

• Experience with motors, VFDs, instrumentation, and industrial control panels.

• Familiarity with PLC systems and industrial automation troubleshooting.

• Experience using CMMS systems to document maintenance work.

• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical documentation.

• Willingness to work flexible shifts and respond to emergency breakdowns.

Preferred

• EPA certification (if refrigeration systems are involved).

• Welding, fabrication, or millwright experience.

• Formal apprenticeship or journeyman-level training.

• Experience with predictive maintenance tools.

What It Takes to Succeed

• Strong diagnostic mindset and ability to work independently during breakdowns.

• Ownership of equipment uptime and repair quality.

• Attention to detail in documentation and compliance.

• Collaborative approach with Production, Engineering, and QA teams.

• Consistent commitment to safety and food-safety standards.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, climb, and lift up to 50 lbs regularly.

• Comfortable working in refrigerated, warm, and washdown production environments.

• Ability to work varied shifts as needed to support operations.

Our Nashville facility handles milk and soy, and employees in production, warehouse, sanitation, and other areas within the facility may be exposed, including to airborne powders. Applicants with food allergies are welcome to apply. In the event you have questions or accommodation requests, please contact our People & Culture Department.

BB Nash is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.