Weekday Maintenance Tech: PLC & Equipment Expert

APHENA PHARMA SOLUTIONS-TENNESSEE LLC; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Career Growth & Advancement Opportunit

Job summary

Aphena Pharma Solutions-Tennessee LLC is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Cookeville, TN to keep production equipment and facilities running smoothly on a Monday–Friday schedule. This full-time role offers hands-on troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and equipment setup in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, relevant maintenance training, experience with electrical systems, and PLC troubleshooting is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Maintenance apprenticeship, technical training, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience with single-phase and three-phase electrical systems preferred.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting skills required.
• PLC troubleshooting experience is a plus.
• Basic computer skills expected.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain it is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting and repairing production and facility equipment
• Performing preventive and predictive maintenance
• Installing, relocating, and setting up equipment
• Supporting production by assisting with equipment setup and training operators
• Troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Working with PLC-controlled equipment (ladder logic experience a plus)
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records
• Following safety, quality, and GMP standards
• Collaborating with production and engineering teams to minimize downtime

Skills

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Forklift certification

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Maintenance apprenticeship or technical training

Tools

Single-phase & three-phase electrical systems

Job description

Aphena Pharma Solutions-Tennessee LLC is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Cookeville, TN to keep production equipment and facilities running smoothly on a Monday–Friday schedule. This full-time role offers hands-on troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and equipment setup in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, relevant maintenance training, experience with electrical systems, and PLC troubleshooting is a plus.