Maintenance Mechanic III- Lenoir City TN
About The Position
The Maintenance Mechanic III maintains the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the HUS Lenoir City facility by applying advanced mechanical maintenance knowledge and technical skills. The role performs preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment and facility systems, including inspecting drives, motors, belts, fluid levels, and filters. It diagnoses equipment malfunctions, troubleshoots mechanical issues, and completes scheduled and unscheduled repairs to minimize downtime and support plant productivity. The mechanic uses hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments to repair and maintain machinery, equipment, and facility structures, while ensuring maintenance activities comply with company safety standards, policies, and procedures.
Requirements
- Understand how to use basic hand tools.
- Have basic knowledge of welding.
- Have basic knowledge of using cutting torches.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to troubleshoot and effectively repair equipment.
- Ability to prioritize workload effectively for HUS.
- Understand the importance of safety.
- Ability to read blueprints.
- Fork truck certified.
- Safely operate all lifts and equipment within the maintenance department.
- Ability to work with limited supervision.
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Understanding of maintenance.
- Experience using precision measuring instruments.
- Welding or electrical certification.
- Ability to stand, bend, and stoop continuously throughout the shift.
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
- Ability to work in small spaces on occasion.
- Ability to work at heights up to 50 feet.
- Regular predictable attendance.
Responsibilities
- Ensure all maintenance duties are carried out by the maintenance department.
- Perform conduit and electrical installation.
- Troubleshoot and service equipment.
- Complete mold changes and changeovers.
- Identify equipment hazards.
- Fabricate equipment.
- Diagnose maintenance issues and provide viable solutions.
- Remove defective parts.
- Comply with OSHA guidelines.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment and facility systems.
- Inspect drives, motors, belts, fluid levels, and filters.
- Complete scheduled and unscheduled repairs to minimize downtime.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
