Maintenance Technician II

Monroe Staffing, a division of Staffing 360 Solutions, is a leading staffing agency in the U.S. in the light industrial sector.

We are currently hiring a Maintenance Technician II (Electronic Tech) for a large tobacco manufacturing plant, located in Clarksville, TN.

Eligible employees can elect from a variety of benefits plan choices, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life insurance, and Short-Term Disability.

Location: Clarksville, TN 37040

Payrate: 35.14/Hour

Note: Training for this position will take place at our Memphis location.  All expenses are covered and paid.  Training is 8 non-consecutive weeks.

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Technician will perform preventive maintenance and equipment/facility repairs, both mechanical and electrical, to ensure the production of high-quality tobacco semi-finished products in a large manufacturing plant.

Responsibilities of the Maintenance Technician:

• Maintenance Technician will maintain and repair all electrical and electronic devices associated with equipment, machinery, or facility structure.
• Design and assemble electrical control cabinets.
• Program, troubleshoot and repair all electronic controls and industrial control systems on production equipment and facilities.
• Troubleshoot PLC systems.
• Interact and provide guidance to management, in determining the best engineered solutions for efficient production of high quality tobacco products.
• Maintenance Technician will provide 80% mechanical work and 20% electrical work during normal operations.
• Be aware of the Company environmental, health & safety policies and comply with the objectives as it relates to the role.
• Follow company safety rules.
• Know the potential health & safety risks and environmental impacts of work activities and understand role in mitigating these impacts.
• Maintenance Technician is expected to understand responsibilities for compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Complete EHS-required training and follow operational procedures.
• Immediately report all injuries and illnesses.
• Participate in EHS (Environmental Health & Safety) programs as required by assigned site/role (e.g., PULSAR safety observation program, Safety Triggers).
• Maintenance Technician will drive & support IWS implementation including DDS Drumbeat, Breakdown Elimination, and Defect Handling.
• Maintenance Planning & Scheduling, Equipment Ranking, Lubrication, Spare Parts, Shop Tools & Supplies – 6S, and AM Pillar Support.

Educational Requirements for Maintenance Technician:

High School Diploma and minimum of 5 years industrial electronic experience 

Requirements for Maintenance Technician:

• Maintenance Technician must have 3 years of industrial electronic experience in maintaining electronic and electrical systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Extensive knowledge of PLC systems.
• Good troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Strong mechanical and mathematical aptitude.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail, proactivity, and effective follow-through.
• Required to pass lift truck and scissor lift certification requirements.
• Required to have valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving report.
• Willingness and ability to work any shift and in varying departments.
• Work Keys: Applied Math – Level 5, Workplace Documents – Level 6, Graphic Literacy – Level 4, Workplace Observation – Level 3 preferred, Applied Technology – Level 5.

Preferred Skills for Maintenance Technician:

• Prefer experience with tobacco packaging/processing equipment and MMI and PLC navigation.
• Experience with tobacco packaging and processing equipment.
• Knowledge of and experience with SAP.
• Industrial Vehicle Operation experience.
• Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management System.

Physical Requirements of Maintenance Technician:

• Walking, climbing, stooping, reaching, lifting up to 100 pounds, and working at heights up to 50 feet.
• Must be able to work in hot/cold temperature environments.