Industrial Maintenance Technician

Hankook Tire•Clarksville, TN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Maintenance Technician performs preventative maintenance, shutdown maintenance, and repair duties for the Facilities Technology Team to keep the assigned unit operating. The role requires safe, professional work in accordance with company and regulatory standards, regular attendance, and collaboration with colleagues throughout the organization. The technician documents maintenance activities in Hankook’s maintenance system, supports continuous improvement programs including 5S, and partners with operations, quality, and EHS. The position follows a 12-hour shift on a 2-2-3 pattern, with shifts listed as 5:45 AM to 6 PM or 5:45 PM to 6 AM. Starting pay for qualified candidates is $29.85–$34.25 per hour, depending on prior industrial maintenance experience, with performance-based step increases up to $38.00 per hour, including a $2.00 per hour night-shift premium, potentially within 6–18 months. This is a full-time, non-exempt position.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of previous maintenance experience in an industrial environment, or completion of a 2-year accredited Industrial Maintenance Certification program.
Good command of written and spoken English.
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Ability to monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure machines are working properly.
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for effective manufacturing and distribution.
Critical thinking skills, including using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of possible solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Ability to speak effectively to convey information.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing as appropriate for the audience.
Active listening skills, including giving full attention, understanding points being made, asking appropriate questions, and avoiding inappropriate interruptions.
Reading comprehension for work-related documents.
Ability to perform frequent lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Ability to work at heights of 10 feet or greater, operate lifting devices, and enter confined spaces.

Responsibilities

Perform all work safely and according to company standards.
Work well with team members and colleagues throughout the organization.
Maintain regular attendance.
Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance safely, professionally, and to standard while following company and regulatory safety and housekeeping practices.
Document all maintenance activities in Hankook’s maintenance system.
Participate in and support continuous improvement programs, including 5S.
Develop and maintain a partnership approach to operations, quality, and EHS.
Maintain knowledge of machines and stay current on predictive and preventive maintenance guidelines.
Work from blueprints, sketches, or specifications.
Perform welding and fabrication as required.
Diagnose problems with existing equipment and machinery.
Use computer systems to perform diagnostics on electrical components and PLC systems.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.