MAU is hiring a Maintenance Technician for our client in Smyrna, TN. As a Maintenance Technician, you will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial manufacturing equipment, including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automated control systems, to support reliable battery production. This is a direct-hire opportunity.
Benefits Package:- Competitive salary and bonus$1.50/hour shift differential for weekday nights$5.37/hour total shift differential for weekend nights ($1.50 night premium plus $3.87 weekend premium)401k Matching
- Life insurance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Opportunity for advancement
- Shift InformationB Crew | Weekday Nights | 6:30 PM – 6:45 AMD Crew | Weekend Night Shift
- Required Education and Experience 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting and maintaining industrial manufacturing equipment
- Experience troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and automated manufacturing systems
- Preferred Education and Experience
- Technical certification from a Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT), associate degree, or higher education in a relevant technical field
- Experience with machine operation, production line work, or maintenance in the automotive, battery, or electronics manufacturing industries
- Battery manufacturing experience
General Requirements:- Proficiency in troubleshooting and modifying Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs)
- Experience with Siemens and Omron PLCsStrong knowledge of electrical maintenance, including reading electrical schematics, troubleshooting motor control circuits, and working with low-voltage to 480V, 3-phase electrical systems
- Familiarity with pneumatic and hydraulic systems, including reading schematics and understanding fluid power concepts
- Basic mechanical skills and understanding of industrial robotics, including troubleshooting and teaching robot paths
- Ability to troubleshoot advanced manufacturing equipment, automation systems, machinery, and robots
- Willingness and ability to learn software and programming technologies
- Ability to use data and spreadsheets to document maintenance activities and analyze equipment performance
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail to identify equipment defects and optimize production processes
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Effective communication skills for documenting production data and coordinating with team members
- Strong commitment to workplace safety, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement
- Ability to understand and follow IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 quality standards and ISO 14001 environmental standards; training and awareness will be provided for candidates unfamiliar with these standards
- Ability to perform essential job responsibilities efficiently and accurately without creating significant safety risks
- Availability for occasional domestic and international travel
- Successful completion of a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment
- Must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available
Essential Functions:
Troubleshoot and resolve day-to-day technical problems on battery manufacturing production lines to support efficient and reliable equipment operation.
Inspect and maintain production equipment and machinery to ensure compliance with production and process specifications.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and equipment repairs according to established safety and quality procedures.
Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to minimize production downtime and optimize equipment performance.
Troubleshoot, program, and modify Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) used in manufacturing process automation.
Troubleshoot electrical systems, motor control circuits, and industrial manufacturing equipment operating on low-voltage to 480V, 3-phase power.
Interpret electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics to diagnose equipment malfunctions and support maintenance activities.
Troubleshoot automated manufacturing equipment and industrial robotics, including teaching robot paths as needed.
Maintain accurate maintenance logs, work orders, and equipment service documentation.
Communicate project and maintenance task status, including estimated completion times, during maintenance meetings.
Follow established workplace safety protocols, equipment maintenance procedures, and quality guidelines.
Comply with IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 quality standards and ISO 14001 environmental standards.
Collaborate with production, engineering, quality control, and other cross-functional teams to improve Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, manufacturing efficiency, and production performance.
Analyze maintenance data and equipment performance to identify opportunities for process and reliability improvements.
Assist with building and facility repairs and maintenance activities as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Work onsite in a battery manufacturing facility in Smyrna, TN.Perform duties in office environments, on the plant floor, and in meetings with employees, management, customers, and suppliers.
Work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment involving production machinery, industrial automation, and robotic equipment.
Occasional domestic and international travel is required.
Maintain compliance with workplace safety requirements in a drug-free workplace.
Physical Demands:
Ability to sit for extended periods.
Ability to read, write, speak, and hear.
Ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, and reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the workday.
Ability to occasionally lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Ability to occasionally lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 35 pounds.
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
MAU Workforce Solutions is an innovative global company with extensive experience providing solutions for success in staffing, recruiting, technology and outsourcing to our clients, employees, and applicants. Headquartered in Augusta, GA since 1973, MAU is a family and minority-owned company offering better processes and better people to create efficiencies and greater profits for our clients. Our relationships with world-class companies, our training programs and our culture of family allow MAU to offer better results, better jobs, and better lives to those who work with us.
All Applicants must submit to background check and drug screening
Disclaimer:
This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the positionEOE
