Maintenance Technician - Night Shift- Morristown, TN 1
Domtar · Morristown, TN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Domtar (packaging) in Morristown, TN.
- Tools it names
- 5S, TPM, PLC
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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
- Not stated
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 TPM, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Full description from DomtarAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Required skills/abilities
- ✓Working knowledge of NEC Handbook
- ✓Ability to plan tasks, create material lists, and order parts
- ✓Ability to read and interpret documents, schematics, and drawings
- ✓Experience with support systems (boilers, compressors, HVAC) preferred
- ✓Proficient in troubleshooting Siemens and/Allen Bradley PLC’s and programs.
- ✓Proficient in troubleshooting motor drive and motor problems with DC and AC systems
- ✓Proficiency with Microsoft Word and the ability to learn new CMMS software.
- ✓Ability to input data and research parts
Qualifications
- ✓High School Diploma or equivalent
- ✓2 + yrs. experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical, and electrical repairs
- ✓2 + yrs. experience with troubleshooting Siemens, Allen Bradley, and other PLCs
- ✓2 + yrs. experience with troubleshooting AC, DC, and Servo motors and drives is required
Physical
Requirements
- ✓The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
- ✓Must be able to climb ladders and work at different elevations
- ✓Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, and work above their head
You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions).
Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.
To learn more about our company, consult the Domtar Company Web Site and follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram and Twitter .
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Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.
Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.
The location in Morristown, (Tennessee, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Maintenance Technician - Night Shift- Morristown, TN 1 . This job is full-time permanent.
Maintenance Technicians work independently and with other plant personnel to complete Preventive, Predictive, and Reactive Maintenance tasks as assigned.
RESPONSIBILITIES:• Proactively perform work order repairs, preventive maintenance tasks, inspections, and adjustments
- •Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, PLC, servo motors, and drives, pneumatic, and hydraulic breakdowns
- •Ensure maximum equipment efficiency and effectiveness
- •Perform fabrication and modification of new and existing equipment
- •Understand and respect Environmental and Safety policies
- •Actively participate in Continuous Improvement program (5s, TPM)
- •Ensure daily communications with other shifts and supervision
- •Other duties as assigned