Production Line Mechanic, Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

Pop-Up Talent; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Pop-Up Talent is hiring a Production Line Mechanic / Manufacturing Maintenance Technician for our Knoxville, TN facility. This on-site role covers 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts with pay between $21.00 and $22.75 per hour.

You will troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on production equipment to minimize downtime, keep lines running smoothly, and support continuous manufacturing operations. We value diversity and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• At least 2+ years of machine troubleshooting and repair experience.
• Hands-on ability to troubleshoot and repair production equipment.
• Strong mechanical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Preventive maintenance experience.
• Equipment or production line changeover experience.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment.
• Respond quickly to equipment issues and minimize downtime.
• Perform preventative maintenance.
• Complete equipment and production line changeovers.
• Operate and maintain production equipment.
• Prioritize repairs based on production needs.
• Document downtime and production information.
• Complete required quality and production paperwork.
• Follow equipment, product, quality, GMP, food-safety, and safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Communicate equipment issues with supervisors and team members.
• Participate in required safety training.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Repair

Mechanical

Problem solving

Follow instructions

Preventive maintenance

Changeover experience

Job description

Production Line Mechanic / Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

Knoxville, TN 37919

• Location: On-Site Manufacturing Facility
• Pay: $21.00 - $22.75

We’re Hiring for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Shift!

We currently have three Line Mechanic I openings:

• 1st Shift: Monday–Friday | 5:30 AM–4:00 PM
• 2nd Shift: Monday–Friday | 2:00 PM–10:30 PM
• 3rd Shift: Monday–Friday | 8:00 PM–6:30 AM

KEEP PRODUCTION RUNNING:

We’re hiring Line Mechanics to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

If you have hands-on mechanical experience, enjoy figuring out why equipment isn’t working, and know how to get a production line back up and running, we want to hear from you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment
• Respond quickly to equipment issues and minimize downtime
• Perform preventative maintenance
• Complete equipment and production line changeovers
• Operate and maintain production equipment
• Prioritize repairs based on production needs
• Document downtime and production information
• Complete required quality and production paperwork
• Follow equipment, product, quality, GMP, food-safety, and safety procedures
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Communicate equipment issues with supervisors and team members
• Participate in required safety training

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

Required:

• At least 2+ years of machine troubleshooting and repair experience
• Hands-on ability to troubleshoot and repair production equipment
• Strong mechanical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Preventive maintenance experience
• Equipment or production line changeover experience

READY TO PUT YOUR MECHANICAL SKILLS TO WORK?

• If you’re mechanically inclined and want a hands-on role where you can troubleshoot equipment, solve problems, and directly impact production, apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including minorities and persons with disabilities.