ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Magnera · Old Hickory, TN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 60+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Magnera (packaging) in Old Hickory, TN. By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices.
- They ask for
- 60+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Six Sigma, TPM, Root cause, PLC
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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
- More than usual (60+ vs 5+)
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.
Stands out: this posting asks for Six Sigma, TPM, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Magnera in Old Hickory
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Full description from MagneraAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
1. Completes
responsibilities
in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures, and applicable laws.2. Actively participate in risk assessment activities for their area of responsibility. 3. Actively participate in incident investigations, root cause analysis and support implemented corrective actions.4. Participate in safety observation programs as required.5. Create and maintain a team effort attitude and team approach within the department and plant, 6. Review work orders with resource as they are received, ask for clarification and confer with the requestor for additional clarification when needed.7. Originate and process emergency work orders when necessary.8. Have a clear understanding of and strictly comply with LO/TO policy.9. Use computer system to find needed parts for repairs.10. Maintain written documentation of work performed.11. Complete PM’s as required both safely and procedurally. 12. Troubleshoot an inoperable machine or piece of equipment. Work may involve installing, servicing, replacing, and/or repairing any machine or equipment plant-wide, with or without schematics. Exact skills will be based on competencies known and properly trained in. Specifics of this could be:13. ET - Troubleshoot and repair distribution equipment, such as transformers, motors, breakers; locate areas of electrical trouble using by using proper test equipment; replace generators, motors, and controllers; test, energize, and repair different types of circuits; and ability to test, trouble shoot, change and program PLC’s or drives. 14. Mechanics – Complete line walks; scheduled preventive maintenance; conduct major overhauls including changing or repairing large pieces of equipment; and assist operations in processing issues like un-choking cards.15. Calibrate different instrument types.16. Understand and fully utilize all ISO procedures.17. Operate basic and advanced shop tools as required to maintain or repair equipment. 18. General cleaning to maintain clean work areas.19. Shift to shift communication and with the rest of the maintenance or operational team.20. Ability to work day or night shift, as needed.21. Willingness and ability to train on new technology.22. Trained of rigging and hoists.23. Reads drawings, prints & sketches.24. Strong analytical and problem solving skills.25. Ability to prioritize and effectively utilize available resources.26. Train others as needed27. Works overtime as needed28. Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education Associate’s Degree in Industrial Electronics or Mechanics, or equivalent preferred
Certifications Six Sigma Certification (Black or Green) and TPM – preferred, not requiredJourneyman’s License preferred
Work Experience 2-5+ years of manufacturing experience in a maintenance role (or equivalent combination of education and work experience)Recent graduates also considered
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Overview
Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive. Through economic upheaval, global pandemics and changing end-user needs, they have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations. By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices. With a combined legacy of resilience, Magnera will build personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.
Troubleshoot and repair distribution equipment, such as transformers, motors, breakers; locate areas of electrical trouble using by using proper test equipment; replace generators, motors, and controllers; test, energize, and repair different types of circuits; and ability to test, trouble shoot, change and program PLC’s or drives. Repair machinery as required and actively participate in maintenance, failure avoidance, and continuous improvement maintenance functions.
