Manufacturing Technician

MS Companies; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Union environment

Multiple shifts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

MS Companies in Nashville, TN seeks a Manufacturing Technician to ensure proper function of press stations and tooling within a high-volume production environment. This role focuses on maintaining equipment readiness, supporting process improvements, and ensuring product quality through effective troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.

The ideal candidate has hands-on mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic experience and thrives in a team-oriented manufacturing setting, with flexibility to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years in manufacturing preferred.
• Basic electrical and pneumatic troubleshooting experience.
• Intermediate mechanical aptitude and repair skills.
• Follow standardized processes and engineering setpoints.
• Strong attention to detail and monitoring of process performance.
• Reliable attendance and willingness to work various shifts.
• PPE requirements for production environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect press station components and support maintenance scheduling.
• Inspect and maintain tooling sets between runs for readiness.
• Set up tooling per engineering setpoints for upcoming runs.
• Collaborate with Engineering to improve tooling setups and uptime.
• Participate in root cause analysis of equipment failures across press stations.
• Maintain digital records of tooling conditions and adjustments.
• Perform basic electrical and pneumatic work and intermediate mechanical repairs.
• Monitor processes to improve yield and reduce waste.
• Investigate and resolve product defects.
• Train operators on processes and quality expectations.
• Participate in team meetings and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

Pneumatic troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Process monitoring

Shift flexibility

PPE compliance

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Preventative maintenance systems

Maintenance tooling

Root cause analysis tools

Job description

We are seeking a Manufacturing Technician to ensure the proper function of press stations and tooling within a high-volume production environment. This role focuses on maintaining equipment readiness, supporting process improvements, and ensuring product quality through effective troubleshooting and preventative maintenance. The ideal candidate has hands-on mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic experience and thrives in a team-oriented manufacturing setting.

This is a union facility experiencing significant growth, adding over 100 new positions through 2026—offering strong long-term career potential.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1–2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Basic electrical and pneumatic troubleshooting experience
• Intermediate mechanical aptitude and repair skills
• Ability to follow standardized processes and engineering setpoints
• Strong attention to detail and ability to monitor process performance
• Reliable attendance and flexibility to work various shifts as needed
• Ability to work safely in a production environment with PPE requirements

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with press stations or similar automated equipment
• Exposure to preventative maintenance systems and tooling inspections
• Familiarity with process improvement or manufacturing efficiency initiatives
• Experience training or supporting production employees
• Ability to identify defects and support root cause investigations
• Strong teamwork and communication skills in cross-functional environments

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Inspect press station mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic components and support maintenance scheduling
• Inspect and maintain tooling sets between production runs to ensure operational readiness
• Set up tooling according to engineering-defined setpoints for upcoming production runs
• Collaborate with Engineering to improve tooling setups and maximize uptime and quality
• Participate in root cause analysis of equipment failures across press stations and related systems
• Maintain accurate digital records of tooling conditions, measurements, and adjustments
• Perform basic electrical and pneumatic work and intermediate mechanical repairs
• Monitor production processes and adjust to improve yield, reduce waste, and optimize cycle times
• Investigate and support resolution of product defects
• Train and support operators on manufacturing processes and quality expectations
• Participate in team meetings and continuous improvement activities
• Work scheduled shifts, including overtime as required

Physical and Environmental Requirements

This role requires standing for extended periods (up to 12 hours) on concrete floors. Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, varying temperatures, and noise levels. Required PPE includes steel toe shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection.

Company Benefits & Culture

• Competitive hourly pay: $26.00–$29.00/hr
• Multiple shift options available (1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift)
• Union environment with strong job security
• Significant company growth and long-term career opportunities