Maintenance Technician – Day Shift
Steves & Sons, Inc. | Lebanon, Tennessee Schedule: Day shift; overtime and Saturday work as needed
About Steves & Sons
Founded in 1866, Steves & Sons is a family-owned manufacturer of quality interior and exterior doors. Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, with manufacturing facilities across multiple states, we serve building-supply companies and major home-improvement retailers throughout the United States.
Our continued success depends on skilled employees who bring craftsmanship, teamwork, and a commitment to safety and quality to their work.
Position Summary
Steves & Sons is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to join the day-shift maintenance team at our Lebanon manufacturing facility.
This position requires HVAC and electrical experience and is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining manufacturing equipment and facility systems. The Maintenance Technician will perform preventive maintenance, document completed work, and help improve equipment reliability while supporting safe, efficient production.
The successful candidate will work with the maintenance team, Production, and other departments to resolve equipment problems and minimize downtime. Five or more years of relevant experience is preferred.
Pay & Schedule
• Hourly pay: $25–$30 per hour, based on experience and abilities
• Final pay rate will be based on experience and abilities.
• Day-shift position.
• Ability to work overtime and Saturdays as needed is required.
Key Responsibilities
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain HVAC equipment and facility support systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, motor controls, and manufacturing equipment within applicable training, authorization, and safety requirements.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair mechanical systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, conveyors, gearboxes, and power transmission components.
• Install, modify, and repair manufacturing equipment and production machinery.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, technical manuals, and equipment drawings.
• Complete assigned work orders and accurately document maintenance activities, equipment issues, and repairs using eMaint CMMS.
• Support troubleshooting of PLCs, automation, and control systems, including Allen-Bradley and AutomationDirect equipment, as qualified.
• Perform welding and fabrication to support equipment repairs and improvements, as qualified.
• Coordinate with the maintenance team and Production to prioritize repairs and support equipment availability.
• Identify recurring equipment problems and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist with replacement-parts inventory and communicate parts and supply needs.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and properly care for tools and equipment.
• Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, required PPE, and applicable electrical and equipment safety practices.
• Perform other maintenance-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• HVAC experience is required.
• Electrical experience is required.
• Five or more years of industrial maintenance or related experience is preferred.
• Ability to work overtime and Saturdays as needed is required.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, motor controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, and power transmission components.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, technical manuals, and equipment drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and respond effectively to changing maintenance and production needs.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with maintenance technicians and other departments.
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Experience using eMaint or another computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) is preferred.
• Experience with PLCs, automation, welding, or fabrication is a plus.
What We Offer
At Steves & Sons, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, work-life balance, and professional growth. Join a team that values hard work, rewards performance, and invests in your success. At Steves & Sons, you're not just taking a job, you're building a career
Health & Wellness
• Medical coverage with multiple plan options
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Telehealth and virtual care services
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Medical transportation coverage
• Wellness resources and healthcare support
Career Growth & Development
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Internal promotion opportunities
• Ongoing learning and skill development
• The chance to build a long-term career with a growing organization
Financial Security
• Company-Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance for employees and dependents
• Short-Term Disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
• Legal and Identity Theft Protection plans
Retirement Planning
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) options
• Generous company match to help you save for the future
Time Off & Additional Perks
• 40 hours of vacation after 90 days of employment
• Paid company holidays
• DailyPay access for paycheck flexibility
• Employee discount marketplace
• Pet Insurance
• Employee recognition and service award programs
Benefits are subject to applicable eligibility requirements and plan terms.
Essential Functions and Physical Requirements
The ability to safely perform material handling and product positioning requirements, including overhead lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, maneuvering, and positioning production materials, tools, and components, is an essential function of this position. Employees must be able to perform these essential functions safely and effectively, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Safety-Sensitive Position Designation
This position is designated as safety-sensitive due to regular exposure to moving machinery, powered industrial equipment, overhead lifting devices, material handling operations, and active manufacturing processes. Employees must maintain sufficient mobility, balance, coordination, situational awareness, judgment, visual attention, and reaction time to safely perform assigned duties and respond appropriately to workplace hazards, alarms, emergency situations, and changing production conditions.
Essential Safety and Physical Functions
To perform the essential functions of this position safely and effectively, with or without reasonable accommodation, the employee must be able to:
• Lift, carry, push, and pull materials and products weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Stand and walk for extended periods and frequently bend, stoop, twist, reach, and perform repetitive movements throughout shifts of up to 12 hours in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Maintain awareness of moving equipment, co-workers, and workplace hazards.
• Safely navigate production areas while carrying materials and finished products.
• Safely perform overhead lifting, reaching, and product positioning activities.
• Frequently ascend and descend stairs, ladders (where applicable), and elevated work platforms while maintaining balance and carrying tools, materials, or products as required by the position.
• Recognize and respond promptly to audible and visual alarms, warnings, and emergency notifications.
• Maintain balance and stability while handling materials and operating around production equipment.
• Safely enter, exit, and evacuate work areas during emergency situations.
• Consistently comply with all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and manufacturing work rules.
Work Environment
Work is performed in an active manufacturing facility around industrial machinery and equipment. Conditions may include dust, high noise levels, varying temperatures, and limited climate control.
Maintenance duties may require access to elevated platforms, restricted-access areas, or confined spaces. Such work must be performed in accordance with applicable training, authorization, and safety procedures. Required personal protective equipment must be worn during applicable work activities.
ADA Compliance Statement
The Company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws. Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, and in a manner that does not create a direct threat to the health or safety of themselves or others.
How to Apply
If you have HVAC and electrical experience and take pride in keeping equipment operating safely and reliably, we invite you to submit your application and résumé.
Put your skills to work. Build your career with Steves & Sons.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Steves & Sons, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.