MAU is hiring a Maintenance Technician for our client in Smyrna, TN. As a Maintenance Technician, you will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial manufacturing equipment, including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automated control systems, to support reliable battery production. This is a direct-hire opportunity.
Benefits Package
- Competitive salary and bonus
- $1.50/hour shift differential for weekday nights
- $5.37/hour total shift differential for weekend nights ($1.50 night premium plus $3.87 weekend premium)
- 401k Matching
- Life insurance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Opportunity for advancement
Shift Information
- B Crew | Weekday Nights | 6:30 PM – 6:45 AM
- D Crew | Weekend Night Shift
Required Education and Experience
- 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting and maintaining industrial manufacturing equipment
- Experience troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and automated manufacturing systems
Preferred Education and Experience
- Technical certification from a Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT), associate degree, or higher education in a relevant technical field
- Experience with machine operation, production line work, or maintenance in the automotive, battery, or electronics manufacturing industries
- Battery manufacturing experience
General Requirements
- Proficiency in troubleshooting and modifying Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs)
- Experience with Siemens and Omron PLCs
- Strong knowledge of electrical maintenance, including reading electrical schematics, troubleshooting motor control circuits, and working with low-voltage to 480V, 3-phase electrical systems
- Familiarity with pneumatic and hydraulic systems, including reading schematics and understanding fluid power concepts
- Basic mechanical skills and understanding of industrial robotics, including troubleshooting and teaching robot paths
- Ability to troubleshoot advanced manufacturing equipment, automation systems, machinery, and robots
- Willingness and ability to learn software and programming technologies
- Ability to use data and spreadsheets to document maintenance activities and analyze equipment performance
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail to identify equipment defects and optimize production processes
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Effective communication skills for documenting production data and coordinating with team members
- Strong commitment to workplace safety, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement
- Ability to understand and follow IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 quality standards and ISO 14001 environmental standards; training and awareness will be provided for candidates unfamiliar with these standards
- Ability to perform essential job responsibilities efficiently and accurately without creating significant safety risks
- Availability for occasional domestic and international travel
- Successful completion of a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment
- Must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available
Essential Functions
- Troubleshoot and resolve day-to-day technical problems on battery manufacturing production lines to support efficient and reliable equipment operation.
- Inspect and maintain production equipment and machinery to ensure compliance with production and process specifications.
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and equipment repairs according to established safety and quality procedures.
- Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to minimize production downtime and optimize equipment performance.
- Troubleshoot, program, and modify Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) used in manufacturing process automation.
- Troubleshoot electrical systems, motor control circuits, and industrial manufacturing equipment operating on low-voltage to 480V, 3-phase power.
- Interpret electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics to diagnose equipment malfunctions and support maintenance activities.
- Troubleshoot automated manufacturing equipment and industrial robotics, including teaching robot paths as needed.
- Maintain accurate maintenance logs, work orders, and equipment service documentation.
- Communicate project and maintenance task status, including estimated completion times, during maintenance meetings.
- Follow established workplace safety protocols, equipment maintenance procedures, and quality guidelines.
- Comply with IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 quality standards and ISO 14001 environmental standards.
- Collaborate with production, engineering, quality control, and other cross-functional teams to improve Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, manufacturing efficiency, and production performance.
- Analyze maintenance data and equipment performance to identify opportunities for process and reliability improvements.
- Assist with building and facility repairs and maintenance activities as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions
- Work onsite in a battery manufacturing facility in Smyrna, TN.
- Perform duties in office environments, on the plant floor, and in meetings with employees, management, customers, and suppliers.
- Work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment involving production machinery, industrial automation, and robotic equipment.
- Occasional domestic and international travel is required.
- Maintain compliance with workplace safety requirements in a drug-free workplace.
Physical Demands
- Ability to sit for extended periods.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and hear.
- Ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, and reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the workday.
- Ability to occasionally lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Ability to occasionally lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 35 pounds.
- Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.