Maintenance Technician

Description

Get Paid to Fix Problems. Keep Corky’s Moving.

Corky’s Food Manufacturing is hiring a full-time Maintenance Technician.

If you’re mechanically minded, good with tools, and the person people count on when something breaks, this job is built for you.

Our production team depends on equipment that runs safely, smoothly, and consistently. That’s where you come in. You’ll troubleshoot machinery, make repairs, handle preventative maintenance, and help keep one of Memphis’ most recognized barbecue brands moving every day.

This is hands-on work. Real equipment. Real responsibility. Real opportunity.

Why You’ll Want This Job

$20–$28 per hour, based on experience

Full-time, steady work

Monday–Friday schedule

Benefits available

401(k)

Paid time off

Employee discount

No college degree required

Military experience welcome

Work for a well-known Memphis brand

Build your skills in food manufacturing maintenance

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll help keep our food manufacturing equipment and facility systems running the right way.

Your work will include:

Troubleshooting and repairing production machinery

Performing routine preventative maintenance

Inspecting equipment for wear, leaks, unusual noises, or performance issues

Installing, assembling, testing, and adjusting equipment

Working with mechanical, pneumatic, basic electrical, and circulating systems

Replacing worn or damaged parts

Responding quickly when equipment goes down

Using hand tools and power tools safely

Following lockout/tagout and food safety procedures

Keeping work areas clean, safe, and organized

Communicating with production, maintenance, and management teams

Requirements

Who We’re Looking For

We need someone dependable, practical, and mechanically skilled.

You may be a strong fit if you have:

Strong mechanical troubleshooting ability

Experience repairing machines, equipment, or facility systems

Basic electrical and pneumatic knowledge

Ability to read manuals, blueprints, maintenance plans, or equipment instructions

Understanding of preventative maintenance and lubrication practices

Good communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Ability to work independently

A calm, problem-solving attitude when things go wrong

Dependability — showing up matters

Experience That Helps

Preferred, but not required:

5+ years of mechanic, maintenance, or industrial repair experience

Food manufacturing experience

HVAC training

Military mechanical, technical, or maintenance experience

Manufacturing or production equipment repair experience

Physical Requirements

This is a hands-on maintenance job. You must be able to:

Lift up to 50 pounds regularly

Climb stairs and ladders

Work in loud production areas

Work in different temperatures or weather conditions as needed

Stand, walk, bend, reach, and use tools throughout the shift

Work overtime, weekends, or holidays when business needs require

Pay, Schedule, and Benefits

Pay: $20–$28 per hour, based on experience

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: 8-hour shift, Monday through Friday

Location: On-site

Benefits may include:

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

401(k)

Employee discount

Benefit waiting periods may apply. Full-time employees only.

Ready to Get to Work?

If you’re dependable, mechanically inclined, and ready for steady full-time work, come join us at Corky’s Food Manufacturing.

Corky’s Barbecue is an equal opportunity employer.