Industrial Maintenance Technician

Nom Nom · Nashville, TN

Posted 8/5/2026 · last confirmed live 8/26/2026

Nom Nom delivers delight to your dog’s day. We’re driven by a deep love for dogs and a commitment to their well-being, and are guided by a simple yet powerful philosophy: to provide pups with meals that mirror the devotion, attention, and care that they give us. Our variety of real good, feel good meals burst with vibrant ingredients and tasty textures. They’re prepared, portioned, and packaged in our very own kitchens, and personalized all the way down to the calorie to meet the unique needs of every dog we serve. Board-certified veterinary nutritionists and world-class scientists have made sure of that, by ensuring maximum nutrition from all of our recipes while advancing dog health at large. Join us on our journey to push boundaries and innovate relentlessly, in order to create the most exciting dog food ever. You’ll be part of a world where passion meets nutrition, and every tail wag is a testament to our dedication to dogs—and the people that love them. Maintenance Technician:  1st or 3rd shift position. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for achieving the highest level of reliability for plant equipment through performing tasks required to maintain equipment in ‘Like New’ condition and minimize downtime. This individual will use advanced training and knowledge to perform equipment/process/system maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, make repairs and identify opportunities for improvement. This individual will provide support for Operational Excellence/Production Systems, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and strong ownership of the Maintenance Excellence process within their plant.   RESPONSIBILITIES:   Understands and follows safety policies and procedures. Performs all tasks safely and does not take risks as it pertains to safety. Leads by example. Identifies safety risks and works to reduce risks in behavior, equipment and processes.   Creates, documents and performs strong Preventive/Predictive maintenance tasks/procedures to eliminate equipment breakdown failures.   Quickly and safely troubleshoots equipment issues and implements optimum corrective action. Communicates plan of action to prevent repeat issues and can assist in documenting new procedures.   Communicates effectively with operations personnel to identify and resolve abnormal or degraded equipment conditions that could negatively impact safety, quality or productivity.   Participates in proactive maintenance activities such as FMEA’s, RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action), Analytical Troubleshooting (ATS).   Documents work done in sufficient detail in order to capture strong historical data for future analysis.   Performs all tasks with exceptional housekeeping. Maintains strong housekeeping principles in their own personal areas.   Identifies and utilizes proper tools for each individual job. Identifies damaged tools and does not risk using them.   Precision welding based on the required application.   Skilled in shop tools: lathes, drills, milling machines, etc.   Reads and understands mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical schematics.   Technically skilled to maintain, troubleshoot, repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, piping and electrical equipment. This includes a strong understanding of lubrication principles and ensuring the proper lubrication is applied to equipment.   Technically skilled to Improve Reliability of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, piping and electrical equipment.   Technically skilled to Precision Install mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, piping and electrical equipment utilizing OEM specifications.   Assists in identifying opportunities to improve equipment inspection, lubrication and hard to access areas for new equipment installs and for current equipment.   Can understand overall equipment operation/function and applies to maintenance, repair, troubleshooting and reliability of equipment sub-components.   Develops/modifies/reads/troubleshoots/installs PLC programs.   Installs/troubleshoots/repairs AC and DC drives/motors.   Fabricates and installs various electrical, piping, pneumatic and mechanical equipment.   Adhere to Nom Nom work rules, GMPs, Safety processes, procedures and rules as well as; comply with OSHA Safety and Health rules.     QUALIFICATIONS:   High School Diploma or equivalent   Technical training; exposure to high-speed equipment   3-5 years of related experience in packing/production machines with specific experience in a food manufacturing plant preferred.   Good verbal and written communication skills (Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with co-workers and vendors)   Ability to troubleshoot, problem solve, maintain, and repair complex mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical components and systems.   Must be flexible to work weekends and other shifts as needed.   Able to work well independently, self-motivated, and as a team member.   Able to meet the physical requirements of the position requiring heavy lifting up to 50 lbs., carrying tools and supplies, kneeling, stooping, climbing, and standing on feet for long periods of time.   Authorized to work in the United States.       BENEFITS:   Competitive pay   Associate Discount   Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription and much more   Health Savings Account and FSA   401K with a match to 4%   We pay 100% of Short Term and Long Term disability   Life Insurance    Paid holidays and vacation    Formal training and opportunities for career progression   PAY RANGE $27 — $30 USD Nom Nom embraces inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunity. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Nom Nom is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. 

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