Maintenence Mechanic

WM B REILY & COMPANY INC • Knoxville, TN

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Reily Foods Company, a family-owned business with over 100 years of history in creating and distributing food and beverage products, is seeking Line Mechanic / Manufacturing Maintenance Technicians for their Knoxville Plant. This role is responsible for safely troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and installing production and packaging equipment in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing facility. The technician will support daily production by minimizing equipment downtime, completing preventive maintenance, performing equipment changeovers, and ensuring equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably. The position requires experience with industrial production equipment and strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills. The Line Mechanic will collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and other support teams to resolve equipment issues while adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety requirements, employee safety standards, and production procedures. This role is crucial for supporting manufacturing efficiency, equipment reliability, product quality, and achieving daily production goals.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• 2+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, manufacturing maintenance, production equipment maintenance, or a related mechanical technician role preferred
• Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production, packaging, processing, or other industrial equipment preferred
• Experience working in a manufacturing, food production, consumer packaged goods, distribution, or other fast-paced industrial environment preferred
• Experience performing preventive maintenance, equipment changeovers, mechanical repairs, and production line troubleshooting preferred
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to diagnose equipment failures and identify appropriate repair solutions

Nice To Haves

• Technical school, vocational training, associate degree, or certification in Industrial Maintenance, Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Technology, or a related technical field preferred
• Equivalent combination of education, technical training, and relevant industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience will be considered
• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), digital production systems, or downtime tracking systems is preferred

Responsibilities

• Safely troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair packaging and production line equipment in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Perform mechanical maintenance and repairs efficiently and effectively to minimize production downtime and support daily manufacturing goals
• Prioritize equipment issues based on operational impact, urgency, safety, and production requirements
• Communicate equipment issues, repairs, and maintenance needs effectively with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and leadership teams
• Utilize the Digital Production System (Redzone) to track equipment downtime, document production information, complete quality compliance requirements, and communicate with support functions
• Complete equipment and production line changeovers safely and efficiently
• Perform preventive maintenance on assigned production and packaging equipment to improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime
• Read and interpret equipment drawings, schematics, technical documentation, and OEM manuals to troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment
• Learn and maintain customer standards related to product specifications, packaging requirements, and acceptable quality standards
• Read, understand, and follow daily production instructions, maintenance requirements, specifications, and operating procedures
• Accurately complete required production, quality, traceability, maintenance, and compliance documentation
• Follow all company safety policies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety requirements, and other applicable manufacturing standards
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area

Benefits

• 10 Paid Company Holidays
• Generous Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Comprehensive, Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for you and your family
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Dependent Care FSA (DCFSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and discretionary profit sharing
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and financial wellness resources
• Company‑Paid Disability
• Company‑Paid Life Insurance equal to 3× annual compensation

What This Job Offers

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