Maintenance Technician III - 2nd Shift

Accelevation•Memphis, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Accelevation is hiring an onsite Maintenance Technician III in Memphis, Tennessee. The Maintenance Technician monitors, troubleshoots, and maintains manufacturing equipment, with a primary focus on the paint line and related mechanical systems. Reporting to the Team Coach, Maintenance, this role supports equipment reliability, minimizes downtime, and helps ensure safe, efficient production. The ideal candidate has hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, a strong mechanical foundation, and preferably an electrical background. The role includes maintaining paint line performance and uptime; troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment; conducting preventative and corrective maintenance; repairing or rebuilding equipment components; diagnosing failures and addressing root causes; supporting installations and improvements; and documenting maintenance work. The technician works with Production, Quality, and Operations teams and follows safety, lockout/tagout, and environmental requirements. The job involves frequent sitting and occasional standing, walking, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Employees must regularly lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. The work environment may include moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, chemicals, electrical hazards, explosives, and very loud noise requiring ear protection. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 5 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
Working knowledge of industrial equipment, including conveyors, motors, pumps, and automated systems.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, manuals, and schematics.
Strong problem-solving skills, with a sense of urgency and ownership.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Technical certification, trade school, or apprenticeship in Maintenance, Electrical, or Industrial Technology.
Experience supporting paint lines or coating systems.
Electrical background, including experience with basic industrial electrical systems, sensors, relays, and motor controls.
Experience reading electrical schematics.
Experience with advanced diagnostics, machine programming and system optimization, team member mentoring, and overseeing machine reliability.

Responsibilities

Monitor, maintain, and support paint line operations to ensure consistent performance, quality, and uptime.
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on production equipment, conveyors, pumps, motors, and related systems.
Replace, repair, and rebuild components, including motors, bearings, gearboxes, sensors, and controls.
Diagnose equipment failures, identify root causes, and implement permanent corrective actions.
Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
Support equipment installation, upgrades, and process improvements.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and parts usage documentation.
Follow safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, and environmental regulations.
Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Operations teams to support manufacturing goals.
Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, maintenance processes, and overall plant performance.