Maintenance Electrician
Heraeus · Wartburg – Tennessee, TN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Heraeus (metals) in Wartburg – Tennessee, TN. Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems, machinery, and equipment.
- Tools it names
- Tooling, EHS / safety
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $62k–$88k.
Median of the low and high ends of 74 live postings that list pay, out of 2992 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Tennessee plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 108 other live reliability postings in Tennessee.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- PLC 45%
- Team leadership 44%
- Welding 38%
- ✓ EHS / safety 26%
- ✓ Tooling 21%
- Root cause 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Responsibilities
include the following (other duties may be assigned as required)
· Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems, machinery, and equipment.
· Inspect electrical components such as transformers, motors, wiring, and control panels for defects.
· Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, fixtures, and systems in compliance with applicable codes.
· Perform preventative maintenance on electrical systems and equipment to reduce downtime.
· Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical diagrams.
· Test electrical systems and continuity using testing devices (multimeters, etc.).
· Repair or replace defective electrical parts and components.
· Assist with general maintenance activities as needed (mechanical repairs, facility upkeep).
· Occasionally operate a forklift (training/certification required).
· Follow all company policies, safety regulations, and OSHA standards.
· Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
· Report to work as scheduled and respond to emergency maintenance needs when required.
· Comply with company Code of Conduct and safety policies.
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Maintenance Electrician
Permanent
About Heraeus
Solutions from the Heraeus Group provide faster internet, rid water of germs, and keep hearts beating in time. As a family-owned global technology group headquartered in Hanau, Germany, we combine materials expertise and technological leadership to create the most diverse products, all with one thing in common: World-class quality. Working with customers around the world, we shape the future and provide vital innovations in the areas of Metals & Recycling, Healthcare, Semiconductor & Electronics and Industrials. Heraeus is one of the top 10 family-owned companies in Germany and has a team of around 15,200 employees in 40 countries.
About Heraeus Business Solutions
Heraeus Business Solutions brings together various corporate functions that act as competence centers for the entire Heraeus Group. Based at five sites worldwide, our experts develop customized solutions for our operating businesses, establish best practices and provide advice in the areas of human resources, legal, marketing and communications, sustainability, occupational health and safety, environmental protection, purchasing, finance and accounting, and taxes. To ensure the satisfaction of our internal customers, proximity to the business and ongoing dialogue are particularly important to us. We promote a culture of learning and facilitate the ongoing development of our 400 specialists to help them reach their full potential.
The Maintenance Electrician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems within the plant, as well as supporting overall facility and equipment maintenance. This role ensures safe, efficient, and reliable operation of electrical equipment through preventative and corrective maintenance practices.
Benefits
- •401(k)
- •401(k) matching
- •Dental insurance
- •Employee assistance program
- •Employee discount
- •Flexible spending account
- •Health insurance
- •Health savings account
- •Paid time off
- •Parental leave
- •Referral program
- •Tuition reimbursement
- •Vision insurance
Curious? Apply now!
We look forward to receiving your documents by reference code 59398 via our online application portal.
Any further questions?
Our Recruiting Team, Heraeus Precious Metals, is happy to assist you by email: [[cust_RecTeam]] . Or visit us at jobs.heraeus.com .
ReqID: 59398