Industrial Maintenance Technician
- Location
- Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
We’re hiring an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to support a stable, high-volume manufacturing operation in the Chattanooga, TN area .
This is a strong opportunity for a well-rounded maintenance technician who enjoys troubleshooting equipment, working independently, and taking ownership of keeping production running. You’ll be the primary maintenance technician supporting the shift , so we’re looking for someone who can diagnose problems, make sound decisions, and communicate effectively with production leadership.
Pay: $29-30/hr base with a 15% shift differential
2nd Shift: 5:00 PM – 5:00 AM
- Typically Monday–Wednesday
- Work 36 scheduled hours and get paid for 40
- Employees who complete their full scheduled shifts receive an additional 4 hours of top-up pay
- Occasional 4th-day coverage may be required with advance notice
- Fridays are rarely scheduled
- Training: The selected candidate will initially train on 1st shift (5:00 AM–5:00 PM) , with some Thursday hours as needed, before transitioning to 2nd shift.
Responsibilities:
• Troubleshoot and repair industrial production machinery and equipment
- Troubleshoot and repair industrial production machinery and equipment
- Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls-related issues
- Troubleshoot single- and three-phase electrical systems, including 120/208/240/480 VAC and 24 VDC controls
- Maintain and repair conveyors, motors, gearboxes, servo motors, production equipment, and automated systems
- Support troubleshooting of industrial robotics, PLC-controlled equipment, and vision systems
- Perform preventive maintenance and identify potential equipment failures before they cause downtime
- Conduct root-cause troubleshooting on recurring equipment problems
- Complete general facility and building maintenance as needed
- Document repairs and maintenance activity accurately
- Work closely with the 2nd-shift supervisor and production team to prioritize maintenance needs
• 3+ years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment • Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting ability • Working knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics • Comfortable troubleshooting industrial electrical systems and control voltages • Ability to read electrical schematics, diagrams, manuals, and technical documentation • Able to work independently without another maintenance technician constantly available on the shift • Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with production supervisors and operators • Proactive, dependable, and comfortable taking ownership of problems through resolution Benefits Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and company-paid disability insurance.
From Laborup's careers page (Workable), checked 29 Oct 2026.
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Posted 17 Sept 2026 · checked 29 Oct 2026 · Report this job