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Lead Mechanic- 2nd Shift

Melaleuca Inc.,
Knoxville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 11/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/2/2027

Reasonable Accommodation:

Essential duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to him/herself or others.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential:

  • Lead distribution of Melaleuca products by being an expert in all equipment used to package orders.
  • Maintains all distribution center equipment by adjusting, lubricating, and making mechanical repairs.
  • Responds to calls for repairs, performs scheduled preventative maintenance, and completes repair work orders as required.
  • Performs preventative maintenance tasks on all equipment on the line including conveyors, box makers, printers, applicators, photo eyes, scanners, and air compressors.
  • Uses Lathe, Manual Mill, and various hand power tools to make repairs as needed.
  • Uses full set of hand tools to make repairs as needed.
  • Interfaces with computer system to create work orders, issue parts, and complete work.
  • Coordinate priorities and communicate completion schedule with various line leaders.
  • Use e-mail to communicate with manager, coordinator, and other departments.
  • Observe business driving metrics and create innovative solutions to upkeep equipment, make improvements, and meet goals.
  • Clean and maintain the maintenance shop
  • Generate shift reports on adjustments needed and PMs completed
  • Able to operate all distribution equipment.
  • Installs, adjusts, improves equipment looking for ways to eliminate any time wasted.
  • Makes electrical repairs as required including replacing motors, frequency drives, contactors, power supplies, and electronic components.
  • Completes all assigned PM’s, work orders or special projects as assigned in required time limit.
  • Communicates to affected workers and the supervisor on the status of the work being performed.
  • Ensures all safety policies are strictly followed and constantly looking for opportunities to make the work area safer for all employees.
  • Follow all safety policies including ARC Flash, Lock Out Tag Out, fall protection, use of proper PPE and others.
  • Performs other duties as assigned or needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Essential:

  • Certified or able to be certified to operate all distribution equipment within first 90 days of employment.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude with proven experience working in a high-paced industrial environment.
  • Basic electrical skills and familiar with working safely around 3 phase voltages up to 480 VAC.
  • Ability to work under stress.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Basic computer knowledge for data entry.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Ability to work independently and complete assignments in a timely manner.
  • Ability to multitask and work in stressful situations.
  • Written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally throughout the assigned shift.
  • Pulling, lifting, pushing, bending, squatting, walking, standing, sitting, climbing stairs or any combination for the duration of assigned shift.
  • Able to operate any powered industrial vehicles including pallet jack, forklift, stand up as needed.
  • Able to perform basic math functions for completing reports, sheets, labels, etc.
  • Work overtime altered schedule as needed.

Experience

Required
  • 5 year(s): • Minimum 5 years of experience as a mechanic in an Industrial Manufacturing environment

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

Benefits:

Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Paid Holidays

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