Maintenance Technician- 12 Hour Night Shift

Mars•Cleveland, TN

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician troubleshoots and maintains process and packaging equipment in a fast-paced, high-production environment, with minimal guidance. The role covers advanced pneumatics, basic hydraulics, AC/DC electrical systems, PLC and instrumentation automation, machining, and mechanical systems. Technicians prioritize multiple mechanical, electrical, and administrative tasks while supporting equipment uptime. This position works a 12-hour night-shift schedule from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM on a 2-2-3 rotation. The role requires frequent physical activity, including lifting, pushing, pulling, handling, bending, and stooping, as well as working at heights and standing or working on one’s feet for extended periods. A flexible schedule may be needed to support production.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Technical degree or trade certification, or at least 2 years of work experience related to industrial maintenance.
Fundamental understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and/or mechanical drawings to solve equipment problems.
Willingness to develop required technical skills.
Availability to work a 12-hour night shift from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM on a 2-2-3 schedule.
Frequent lifting and carrying of 10–50 pounds and frequent pushing and pulling of 50–200 pounds.
Frequent handling, gripping, bending, and stooping.
Ability to work at elevated heights from a ladder or platform, climb stairs, and lean over equipment.
Ability to stand and/or work on feet for extended periods, at least eight hours in one shift.
Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed to support production and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a technical discipline, preferably Industrial Maintenance or Technology.
Technical or trade certification in welding, advanced machinist skills, fabrication, or blueprint interpretation.
Advanced understanding of AC/DC electrical systems up to 480 VAC, three-phase, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics, and mechanical drawings.
PLC and instrumentation troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul equipment within close tolerances.
Perform routine electrical and mechanical problem-solving on process and packaging equipment.
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on process and packaging equipment with minimal guidance.
Support Operations with equipment setup and changeovers, and train operators in Autonomous Maintenance activities.
Document work orders using the SAP-PPM Plant Maintenance computerized maintenance management system.
Participate in Total Productive Maintenance pillar teams and train fellow technicians and operators in Autonomous Maintenance activities, including conducting Breakdown Analysis.
Follow Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures, confined space procedures, and other plant safety and Good Manufacturing Practices requirements related to machinery uptime.