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Maintenance Technician I / 1st Shift
Newbern, TN, USA
USD 26-26 / hour
Posted on Nov 3, 2026
The Impact You'll Make
As our new Maintenance Technician, you will play a critical role in keeping our manufacturing equipment operating safely, reliably, and efficiently. Your work will minimize downtime, support production goals, and ensure our teams have the equipment they need to deliver quality products to our customers.
This is a 1st Shift position, with a pay rate up to $26.00 per hour.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and process-related equipment issues throughout the facility.
- Respond rapidly to equipment breakdowns and maintenance requests to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency.
- Perform preventive maintenance inspections, lubrication, servicing, and documentation of completed work.
- Support equipment rebuilds, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and performance.
- Collaborate with production, operations, and maintenance teams to maintain equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
- Promote safe work practices, ensure compliance with plant safety standards, and identify opportunities for equipment performance improvement.
What We're Looking For
- Three (3) years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience.
- Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical and electrical systems (24V–480V).
- Experience using electrical testing equipment, hand tools, and shop equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and equipment specifications.
- Commitment to safe work practices and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
What You'll Get from Us
- We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
- You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
- We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
- You’ll receive benefits including paid time off, paid vacation, 401k retirement plan with company match, personal insurance, tuition reimbursement and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.