Manufacturing Maintenance Technician (Fri–Sun)

MPP; Rockwood (TN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

MPP is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support operations at our Rockwood, TN facility. This role maintains production equipment and facility systems under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, requiring strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience, knowledge of hydraulic/pneumatic and mechanical systems, and basic PLC exposure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a craft apprenticeship or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Minimum of 4+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Basic PLC experience preferred.
• Proficiency with computers and strong written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely select and use basic shop, power, and hand tools (e.g., welders, oxy-acetylene equipment, plasma cutters, pipe threaders, grinders, drills, saws, and hand tools).
• Perform highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production machines and facility equipment.
• Provide emergency and unscheduled repairs during production, as well as perform scheduled maintenance.
• Diagnose issues, repair or replace defective parts, and make necessary adjustments.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on machines and facility systems.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, blueprints, and work orders.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic repairs.
• Install and maintain power supply systems, conduit, wiring, and programmable controllers.
• Use electrical testing equipment and material handling tools safely and effectively.
• Operate equipment within assigned areas and provide coverage as needed.
• Identify and report faulty operations, defective materials, and unusual conditions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Perform welding tasks (MIG & ARC).
• Respond to additional maintenance and electrical requests as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Craft apprenticeship or equivalent hands-on experience

Tools

PLC basics

Reading blueprints

Job description

MPP is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support operations at our Rockwood, TN facility. This role maintains production equipment and facility systems under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, requiring strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience, knowledge of hydraulic/pneumatic and mechanical systems, and basic PLC exposure.