# Industrial Maintenance Technician

> Laborup · Chattanooga, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-17

**Salary:** USD 70,000–75,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

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**
-   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

## Requirements

-   **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.

## Apply

[Apply at Laborup](https://apply.workable.com/laborup/j/34CA2865DF/apply)

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