Maintenance Technician (Electrical)
Welch Packaging Group Inc · Lexington, TN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Welch Packaging Group Inc (industrial) in Lexington, TN. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, and repairing production machinery to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.
- Tools it names
- Root cause, Welding
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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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 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 41 other live reliability postings in Tennessee.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 52%
- PLC 48%
- EHS / safety 31%
- ✓ Root cause 29%
- ✓ Welding 29%
- Tooling 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Essential functions
- ◆Responsible for maintaining company-owned machinery and equipment in proper working order
- ◆On-call emergency repairs
- ◆Responsible for taking control of breakdowns
- ◆Execute a plan of continued improvement of machine safety and general housekeeping
- ◆Work with crews to complete all preventative maintenance
- ◆Work with machine operator to troubleshoot and determine root cause of mechanical issues
- ◆Respond quickly to maintenance requests and prioritize effectively
- ◆Work hand in hand with Maintenance Manager to resolve any accident waiting to happen forms
- ◆Work as a team to maintain organization and inventory of maintenance shop and tools
- ◆Duties may vary depending on location
Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to perform maintenance on machinery
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular consistent basis.
Must be able to wear personal protective equipment.
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Description
Summary
Supports our production operations by ensuring the optimal performance of manufacturing equipment. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, and repairing production machinery to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency. The ideal candidate has a strong background in industrial maintenance, specifically in electrical issues and maintenance ; a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.
Corrugated packaging industry a plus**
Strong knowledge of mechanical machinery
Ability to use shop tools and equipment, drill press, shop grinders, welders, oxy-acetylene torch
A good understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
A strong trouble shooting and problem solving ability with practical, mechanical & electrical aptitude
Must be able to read and interpret both electrical and mechanical drawings
Must be fully computer literate with Microsoft environment
Specific knowledge, skills, or abilities
- •Strong written and oral communication.
- •Organization and attention to detail.
- •Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- •Time management.
- •Systems analysis.
- •Mathematical and deductive reasoning.
- •Critical thinking.
- •Active learning.
Physcial demands/work environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.
Physical
Work Environment
Exposure to moving mechanical parts.
Wet and or humid conditions
Office Setting, sitting for long periods of time.
Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
Noise level in the work environment is usually loud.