Maintenance Technician Jobs in Lexington, TN

A Maintenance Technician in the manufacturing industry is responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient operation of machinery and equipment. They perform routine checks, diagnose faults, undertake repairs, and carry out preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and disruptions to production processes. They may also assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment, ensure safety and compliance standards are met, and provide technical assistance to other staff. They often work in collaboration with other technicians, engineers, and production personnel.

Key skills for this role include mechanical and electrical aptitude, problem-solving capabilities, and a keen attention to detail. A strong understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic systems is also beneficial. They should possess the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals. Certain certifications such as Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT) or relevant trade certifications may be required. Prior roles a person might have before progressing to a Maintenance Technician include Maintenance Assistant, Production Operator, or an Apprentice in a relevant trade such as Electrician or Mechanic.

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Maintenance Technician

  • Cedar Grove, TN (14 miles from Lexington, TN)
  • 12 days ago
  • Cedar Grove, TN (14 miles from Lexington, TN)
  • 12 days ago

Proface, Omron, Keyence Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), Yaskawa, ASEA Brown Boveri (ABB) PowerFlex Drives, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and other various components....

Maintenance Mechanic - Nights

  • Jackson, TN (24 miles from Lexington, TN)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Jackson, TN (24 miles from Lexington, TN)
  • 7 hours ago

Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathe, grinder, drill and milling machine to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs, fixtures and tools....

Reliability Technician (Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician)

  • Jackson, TN (24 miles from Lexington, TN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Jackson, TN (24 miles from Lexington, TN)
  • 1 day ago

Reliability Technician (Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician) Location(s) Jackson, Tennessee Company Gia-Pacific Career Field Maintenance & Skilled Trades Job Number 169266 Your Job Gia Pacific is immediately...

Quality Control Technician

  • Henderson, TN (21 miles from Lexington, TN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Henderson, TN (21 miles from Lexington, TN)
  • 6 days ago

Utilize, calibrate, and correct testing equipment such as micrometers, calipers, gauges, and CMM....

Maintenance Tech (Tooling)

  • Jackson, TN (24 miles from Lexington, TN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Jackson, TN (24 miles from Lexington, TN)
  • 6 days ago

Industrial Maintenance Associates degree preferred....

Resident Service Technician

  • Jackson, TN (24 miles from Lexington, TN)
  • 10 days ago
  • Jackson, TN (24 miles from Lexington, TN)
  • 10 days ago

equipment, cash recycling products, inserting and sorting machines, credit card attaching and processing systems, robotics and any other applicable third-party accessories attached as part of the system...

Maintenance Technician

  • Lexington, TN
  • 12 days ago
  • Lexington, TN
  • 12 days ago

Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathe, grinder, drill, and milling machine to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs and fixtures, and tools....

Metrologist Technician

  • Jackson, TN (24 miles from Lexington, TN)
  • 19 days ago
  • Jackson, TN (24 miles from Lexington, TN)
  • 19 days ago

Job includes the programming and operation of coordinate measuring machines (CMM), FARO, Digital Scanning equipment and calibration of gages both variable and attribute, and any other equipment deemed...

Maintenance Technician

  • Henderson, TN (21 miles from Lexington, TN)
  • 20 days ago
  • Henderson, TN (21 miles from Lexington, TN)
  • 20 days ago

Essential Skills Troubleshooting Maintenance technician skills Hydraulics Pneumatics Preventive maintenance Electrical and mechanical skills Electrical troubleshooting Industrial maintenance repair...

Maintenance Technician

  • Jackson, TN (24 miles from Lexington, TN)
  • 29 days ago
  • Jackson, TN (24 miles from Lexington, TN)
  • 29 days ago

Minimum of 3 years Industrial Maintenance experience, to include electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, PLCs and mechanical equipment maintenance....

Maintenance Electronic Technician- 2nd shift

  • Lexington, TN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lexington, TN
  • 30+ days ago

MAINTENANCE EXPERIENCE OR COMPLETION OF VOCATIONAL INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE PROGRAM Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative...

Maintenance Technician

  • Jackson, TN (24 miles from Lexington, TN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Jackson, TN (24 miles from Lexington, TN)
  • 30+ days ago

Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or equivalent AND completion of a two-year vocational maintenance training program OR apprenticeship program emphasizing industrial maintenance...

Manufacturing Engineering Technician

  • Lexington, TN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lexington, TN
  • 30+ days ago

Proper use of various measuring tools including Vernier calipers, micrometers, tread gages, etc....

Maintenance Technician (Night Shift)

  • Jackson, TN (24 miles from Lexington, TN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Jackson, TN (24 miles from Lexington, TN)
  • 30+ days ago

plant machinery and equipment Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair Visually inspects and solves problem machines...

Maintenance Technician

  • Lexington, TN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lexington, TN
  • 30+ days ago

Specializing in services for freight and transit rail, as well as mining, marine, and industrial markets, we're looking for a dedicated Maintenance Technician to join our team....

Demographic Data for Lexington, TN

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Salary for Maintenance Technician Jobs in Lexington, TN

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturing research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Maintenance Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Maintenance Technicians in Lexington, TN offer the following education background
High School or GED
30.9%
Bachelor's Degree
23.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.0%
Associate's Degree
14.2%
Master's Degree
10.1%
Some College
2.2%
Some High School
1.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Maintenance Technicians in Lexington, TN
2-4 years
30.3%
Less than 1 year
25.2%
6-8 years
14.0%
1-2 years
13.5%
10+ years
11.0%
None
3.1%
4-6 years
2.2%
8-10 years
0.7%



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