Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician III

TOPPAN Packaging Americas • Morristown, TN

3d • $38 - $42

About The Position

The Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician III (IMRT III) is an advanced maintenance position responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving manufacturing equipment to maximize reliability and minimize downtime. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this position performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance across mechanical and electrical systems. The technician diagnoses complex equipment issues, identifies root causes, and works independently to keep production equipment operating safely and efficiently.

Requirements

• Significant industrial maintenance or military maintenance experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining manufacturing equipment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs, electrical controls, motors, contactors, relays, and industrial motor-control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Hands-on experience performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
• Experience diagnosing equipment failures and performing root-cause troubleshooting.
• Experience with industrial equipment such as chillers, pumps, compressors, motors, and related systems.
• Experience using a CMMS to document maintenance activities and equipment history.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift.
• Ability to use mechanical lifts and ladders and perform work involving kneeling, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple maintenance needs, and respond effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Availability to work overtime and weekends when production or maintenance needs require it.
• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required; candidates demonstrating the necessary manufacturing experience and literacy, numeracy, and technical skills will be considered regardless of educational background.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with blown film, sheet extrusion, flexographic printing, lamination, slitting, or ancillary flexible-packaging equipment.

Responsibilities

• Follow plant safety policies and procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE requirements, and safe machine operation.
• Read and interpret electrical blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, equipment specifications, and technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot motors, contactors, relays, and other electrical components using multimeters and other diagnostic equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical controls, PLCs, industrial controls, and motor control systems.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical equipment failures and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing and facility equipment.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair chillers, process pumps, compressors, ink pumps, glue pumps, and related equipment.
• Operate and work with shop equipment, including bandsaws, mills, and lathes.
• Perform equipment repairs and calibrations while minimizing production downtime.
• Identify root causes of recurring production equipment issues and implement effective repairs.
• Ensure production and related equipment remain in safe and reliable operating condition.
• Document completed repairs, parts used, equipment conditions, and maintenance activities in the CMMS.
• Assist with maintaining appropriate spare-parts inventory and an organized parts room.
• Participate in Global Performance System (GPS) activities, including 5Star, Pillar Teams, audits, Near Miss reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance and respond to overtime or weekend needs as required.
• Perform additional maintenance duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, including FSA and HSA options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Wellbeing tools and resources, including an Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Company-paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans, including life, personal accident, and disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED