Maintenance Mechanic

Hiring for Maintenance Mechanics in LaVergne, TN

Job Description

The Maintenance Mechanic will take on the critical role of ensuring all industrial equipment functions seamlessly. This role involves performing preventative and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring the constant operation of converting equipment and lines. Additionally, the mechanic will participate in manufacturing process improvement initiatives and implement technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on all industrial equipment, including conveyors, photo eye sensors, packaging equipment, labelers, and cappers.
• Conduct preventative and predictive maintenance to ensure equipment reliability.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and determine necessary repairs.
• Ensure continuous operation of converting equipment and lines.
• Participate in manufacturing process improvement initiatives.
• Utilize precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, dial indicators, and multimeters.

Essential Skills

• 1+ years of industrial maintenance experience working on hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, and 3-phase motors.
• Comfortable with changeovers, setups, fillers, pumps, and valves.
• Troubleshooting and repair skills in a mechanical and electrical setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred 3+ years of experience working in a GMP environment.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office.
• Experience in a FDA facility is a plus.
• Previous experience in GMP or food manufacturing is advantageous.

Why Work Here?

Join a stable company offering great benefits, including an ESOP program. This opportunity allows you to work in a secure environment with ample room for growth and development.

Work Environment

This is a privately held health and beauty care company operating nearly a million square feet of production and distribution centers. The plant operates 24/5, with product distribution occurring nationwide, 7 days a week. The facility is FDA regulated and candidates with a experience in liquid filling or packaging, particularly from the food and beverage industry, are preferred. Note that there may be strong odors in the facility, varying by department, which could include scents of mouthwash, lotion, or alcohol.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Smyrna, TN.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Smyrna,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.