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Posted August 12, 2026

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Automation Personnel Services
Chattanooga, TN, US Full Time
22USD - 26USD per hour

Job Description

Job Description
INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Automation Personnel Services is seeking Industrial Maintenance Technicians for a food manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, TN. In this role, you will support all production processes and facility equipment. Primary duties include preventative maintenance, machine troubleshooting and project support. This is a full-time, temp-to-hire position.
Pay range- based on experience
$22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Shifts and Schedules
2nd shift: 3:00pm-11:30pm Monday-Friday.
3rd shift: 11:00pm-7:30am Sunday- Thursday.
The schedule may vary depending on maintenance challenges.
Industrial Maintenance Technician Duties and Responsibilities
• Maintain, repair, troubleshoot and upgrade equipment and facility, analyze equipment and operational problems for all equipment, and take corrective action to resolve mechanical/electrical and operational problems
• Lubricate equipment and perform preventative maintenance checks as needed, and/or requested
• Assist with change-over of equipment, as necessary to produce different products
• Assist with clearing equipment jams (during production) and set aside products for inspection/rework
• Assist with the installation of new equipment
• Assist manager/supervisor troubleshooting with training new maintenance employees, when requested
• Must be able to perform light electrical work including basic electrical trouble shooting with a volt/ohm meter and amp probe
Industrial Maintenance Technician Skills and Qualifications
• 3 years’ experience in a maintenance position
• Previous experience on forklift and scissor lift
• Read mechanical drawings
• Some basic computer skills for inventory and equipment
• High school diploma or equivalent required
Excellent Customer Benefits upon hire
5 personal days per year
6 paid Holidays per year
Vacation Pay prorated based on hire date
401(k) retirement plan
Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 90 days.
Health Savings account
Paid Quarterly bonus (based on company performance)
401(k) Retirement Plan
Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401K matching to all eligible contingent and temporary associates.
Interested in this job?
Click Apply Now or call us at 423.892.5072 to learn more. You can also apply in person at our office located at
Automation Personnel Services Chattanooga Branch
Shallowford Commons Complex
6116 Shallowford Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
Bonus Opportunity!
We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.

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