Maintenance Technician
SPX Technologies · Portland, TN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 15 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at SPX Technologies (industrial) in Portland, TN. Throughput – drive efficient use of resources to increase sales at minimal additional cost.
- They ask for
- 4+ years
- Tools it names
- PLC, EHS / safety
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1786 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 49 other live reliability postings in Tennessee.
- Experience asked
- Typical (4+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 54%
- ✓ PLC 52%
- ✓ EHS / safety 30%
- Welding 28%
- Root cause 24%
- Tooling 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for New product launch, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Full description from SPX TechnologiesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)
The position will be responsible for working in the process of HVAC refrigeration manufacturing. We are looking for a Maintenance Technician to undertake the responsibility to maintain equipment and facilities. You will perform various maintenance tasks such as day-to-day mechanical repair and preventative upkeep of all production equipment. The ideal candidate will be able to work autonomously and responsibly by observing all health and safety guidelines. Position requires knowledge of shop machinery, electrical skills including reading electrical schematics, safety procedures and company policies. The position also requires maintaining a good work ethic and environment built on teamwork, continuous improvement, safety, communication, customer service/satisfaction and organization.
What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)
Required Experience
- ✓3-4 years of relevant experience
- ✓HVAC equipment service experience preferred:
- ✓Fin press
- ✓Tool & Die press
- ✓Punch press
- ✓Coil Plant maintenance
- ✓Experience with Manufacturing sites and building safety standards
- ✓Strong troubleshooting and problem solving abilities
Education & Certifications
- ✓High school diplom
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Building the people that build the world.
With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.
As part of Cooling’s Engineered Air Movement group, TAMCO is an innovative manufacturer of high-end, superior quality dampers and air control products that serve commercial, industrial, and institutional markets. With its high attention to detail for products that are durable, maintenance free, energy efficient, and unparalleled in performance, companies rely on TAMCO to provide comfort and mission critical and industrial cooling solutions.
Performance will be measured in several critical areas including
- •Safety – foster an environment of safe practices
- •Culture – embrace an organization that strives for belonging, creates a clear sense of purpose, and expects transparent and respectful communications
- •Throughput – drive efficient use of resources to increase sales at minimal additional cost
- •Delivery – ensure predictable delivery of product improvements and new product development in line with agreed upon delivery dates
- •Quality – guarantee consistent work product quality focused market ready product launches
- •Cost – ensure effective cost management, in line with organizational objectives
- •Complete high-quality day-to-day basic mechanical and preventative upkeep of all production machinery and building maintenance in accordance with safety codes and manufacturer’s instructions.
- •Initiate, schedule, and perform preventative maintenance processes to support manufacturing goals.
- •Develop and execute plan of action for emergency equipment repair
- •Assist in the setup of ventilation, refrigeration, and other systems and conduct repairs when necessary
- •Maintain heating and plumbing systems to ensure functionality
- •Inspect various mechanical systems and schedule repairs when needed
- •Troubleshoot equipment controls, including relays, contactors, motor starters, PLC’s, switches, heaters, thermocouples
- •Provides recommendations regarding installation and repair of equipment
- •Document Maintenance procedures for each piece of shop machinery. A check list of these procedures must be kept on file for any inspections from OSHA
- •Maintain daily checklists for forklifts and cranes. Checklists must be kept in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- •Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
- •Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform maintenance and service
- •Must possess demonstrated ability to utilize shop equipment to complete repairs
- •Conduct general upkeep procedures (e.g. snow shoveling) and other tasks as assigned (painting, carpentry, etc.) for the facility
- •Maintains safe and health work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with company policies, keeping area clean and organized
- •Other duties or projects as assigned
What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)
We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- +Emotional Intelligence & Sense of Urgency – High levels of self-awareness and an ability to recognize needs and concerns of others.
- +Problem Solving – Ability to draw a high level of insight from multiple business situations to create forward looking improvement programs and detailed initiatives.
- +Collaborative – Ability to influence others and create constructive engagement is the most constructive path to improvement.
- +Persuasive – Personal style that is non-hierarchical, non-territorial, and collegial. While will require bold action when appropriate, individuals with a natural inclination toward leading through collaboration are most likely to succeed.
- +Results Orientation – Demonstrated ability to improve the bottom line under a variety of conditions, while supporting top line growth via capacity improvements.
- +Self-Motivated – Energized by a challenge and driven to exceed goals. Successful individuals will be able to identify and exploit opportunities, even under adverse conditions, and will have a track record of enabling successful integration.
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