Industrial Maintenance Technician

Greer Stop Nut has an immediate opening for an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to assist with maintaining equipment and facilities for our 90,000 square foot manufacturing plant located just off of Nolensville Pike near the Nashville Zoo. This is a full time day shift position with the opportunity for some overtime.

In this role, the Industrial Maintenance Technician will provide planned and unplanned maintenance and repair to a variety of manufacturing equipment, such as presses, CNC and manual machining equipment, large air compressors, and other devices used in the plant.

Candidates should have some prior experience servicing and repairing a variety of large manufacturing machines and a solid level of general maintenance skills.

At Greer Stop Nut we offer:

• Weekly Pay
• Benefits that start on the first day of the month after hire
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Early time starts
• Casual atmosphere
• No mandatory overtime

Primary Functions:

• Troubleshoot and resolve breakdowns, swiftly identify faults, and efficiently problem-solve to minimize production downtime repairs on various types of equipment including CNC lathes, Screw Machines, Tapping equipment, industrial presses, hydraulic lines, and various pumps.
• Performs maintenance tasks that include, but are not limited to mechanical, lubrication, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting, and repair of production machines.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals, diagrams, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Inspect machines regularly for signs of malfunctions, including visual inspections, listening for irregular noises, and conducting scheduled testing as appropriate.
• Monitor, identify and respond promptly to signs of malfunction in machinery such as changes in performance, temperature fluctuations, sounds, smells, or atypical energy usage; perform troubleshooting for production machinery.
• Use a variety of power and hand tools to perform job functions.
• Performs regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.
• Reporting and Feedback: Report breakdown root causes, equipment faults, and concerns to management, promoting a culture of open communication and continuous improvement.
• Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM): Assist in the development of PPM schedules, carry out PPM activities as necessary, and provide feedback to enhance the effectiveness of the maintenance system.
• Machine Handling and Installation: Support the moving, installation, and repositioning of machines and equipment as required.
• Analyze spare parts requirements and identify obsolete or excess spare parts.
• Practices good housekeeping in the shop and at the job site.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Highly organized, self-motivated individual who can work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations and priorities.
• Complies with company and departmental policies and procedures, including company's attendance policy.
• Responds quickly and professionally to the needs of production.
• Maintains company tools and equipment to ensure availability and serviceability.

Experience & Education:

• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in repair/maintenance of industrial production machinery, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems on a variety of manufacturing equipment.
• Experience in CNC machine maintenance and PLC programming and repair.
• Experience in robotic maintenance is a plus.
• High School diploma or GED is expected.
• Knowledgeable of Hazardous material handling protocols, OSHA safety standards, and NEC (National Electrical Code).

For more than 50 years, Greer Stop Nut has established itself as a leading provider of high quality locking fasteners for the commercial and military aerospace industry, as well as for other naval and heavy industrial applications. At Greer Stop Nut, ensuring the highest standards of product quality is always a key focus, and we take pride knowing that our parts support all branches of the US Military, as well as all major aircraft manufacturers worldwide.

Located in Nashville, TN Greer Stop Nut operates a 90,000 square foot manufacturing facility on two shifts, dedicated to the production of specialty locking fasteners. Our facility is proud to be part of the Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) family of plants in the USA.

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.