Maintenance Technician Day Shift

Aphena Pharma Solutions•Cookeville, TN

23h•$23 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

SPRING INTO A NEW CAREER AT APHENA! Pay starts at $23 per hour and can go up to $27.50, depending on experience! Ranked #7 among top manufacturers in the Upper Cumberland, Aphena Pharma Solutions is a fast-growing pharmaceutical packaging company committed to quality, innovation, and putting people first. With clean, climate-controlled facilities and a strong company culture, Aphena is more than a workplace—it’s a place to grow, thrive, and build your future. What Sets Aphena Apart? ✅ Comprehensive Benefits Company contributions to medical, dental, and vision plans Paid life insurance & deductible assistance 401(k) match PTO after 90 days & paid holidays ✅ Room to Grow Opportunities for advancement in as little as 60 days Job Summary Maintenance technicians will work independently and with plant personnel to perform preventive, predictive, and routine maintenance tasks. They will troubleshoot and repair production equipment and periodically support facilities maintenance technicians in troubleshooting are repairing facilities and plant services equipment. Physical / Mental Demands Frequent standing, walking, pushing and pulling. Frequent lifting and moving of objects up to 50 pounds. Occasional bending and stooping, frequent reaching. Able to work in temperature extremes. Shift: 12-Hour Rotating Day Shift (6:00 AM – 6:00 PM)

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of a maintenance education program, craft apprenticeship, or equivalent experience, or industry equivalent
3-5 years’ experience in industrial plant maintenance.
Demonstrated advanced knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC systems.
Competent in using standard office computer applications.
Basic understanding of HVAC systems.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair production equipment including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control systems (including PLC control systems).
Lead and / or participate in capacity projects involving relocating equipment, installing equipment, and starting up new equipment.
Assist production in performing setup and changeovers.
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities on equipment as scheduled.
Maintain required records of work completed.
Comply with all environmental and safety rules and regulations.
Work changing shift schedule and overtime as needed to support production and special projects.
Assist maintenance supervision in the ordering of parts and the maintenance of accurate spare parts inventory.
Be a resource to train and mentor other technicians and production personnel.