Maintenance Technician

Travis Meats, Inc.

Powell, TN

Pay: $21-$27/hr

Shift: Full time

**Put your mechanical skills to work.**

Travis Meats is hiring a dependable Maintenance Technician who enjoys troubleshooting problems, repairing equipment, and keeping production running. You’ll work with a variety of production machinery, mechanical and electrical systems, hydraulics, and facility equipment at our meat processing facility in Powell, Tennessee.

**Mechanics with industrial, manufacturing, automotive, diesel, or equipment repair experience are encouraged to apply.** Relevant skills may transfer well to this position. Ammonia refrigeration experience is a plus, but is not required.

**What You’ll Do**

Reporting to the Facility Maintenance Manager, you will:

• Troubleshoot and repair production machinery and facility equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance to reduce breakdowns and keep equipment operating reliably.
• Complete daily work orders and document repairs.
• Install, adjust, and maintain mechanical and electrical components.
• Maintain hydraulic systems, including hoses, piping, and pumps.
• Assist with maintaining compressed air systems, industrial microwave equipment, and refrigeration equipment.
• Identify and report refrigeration leaks or other equipment concerns.
• Track maintenance parts, tools, and supplies.
• Coordinate repairs with production and sanitation personnel to protect food safety and minimize downtime.
• Follow company safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, and applicable OSHA requirements.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and assist with other maintenance duties as assigned.

All work must support the facility’s USDA requirements, sanitation procedures, and HACCP food safety program.

**What We’re Looking For**

• Practical mechanical skills and the ability to troubleshoot equipment problems.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems and wiring.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
• Ability to use shop tools and maintenance equipment safely.
• Dependability, clear communication, and the ability to work independently and with a team.
• Willingness to learn and handle a variety of maintenance tasks.
• Ammonia refrigeration knowledge or specialized training is a plus.

**Work Environment**

This is an active, hands-on position in a meat processing facility. Work includes refrigerated production areas, typically around **40–50°F**, and requires standing and walking for approximately **80%–100% of the workday**.

**Interested? Apply with your résumé or a brief summary of your maintenance and repair experience. We’d like to hear about the equipment you’ve worked on and the problems you know how to solve.**

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person