Maintenance Tech
Magnera · Nashville, TN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 60+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Magnera (packaging) in Nashville, 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
- Tools it names
- Root cause
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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.
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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.
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This plant: Magnera in Nashville
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- Maintenance & Engineering Manager · Reliability · Manager
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Job summary
The Maintenance Technician I supports the safe and efficient operation of the Magnera Augusta facility by performing preventative maintenance, routine equipment repairs, facilities repairs and troubleshooting under the guidance of senior technicians. This role is responsible for inspecting machinery, responding to maintenance requests, and assisting with installations and upgrades to production equipment. The Maintenance Tech I ensures compliance with safety procedures, maintains accurate maintenance documentation, and helps minimize equipment downtime to support continuous production. This position requires strong attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- ◆Promote and support highest level of safety, both personally and with others, throughout daily activities.
- ◆Must perform a wide range of general maintenance procedures on complex machinery, equipment, and facilities.
- ◆When in shift rotation you must be a maintenance leader and resource to the production teams by being the primary person responsible for plant maintenance on their shift.
- ◆Must answer service calls, including occasional off shift emergency breakdowns. Diagnose causes of malfunctions, make necessary repairs and adjustments, repair or replace defective parts, and reassemble and adjust equipment to proper operating condition.
- ◆Must provide effective troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of both an electrical and mechanical nature.
- ◆Will provide training and instructions for operating personnel in basic theory of operation and maintenance of production and facilities equipment.
- ◆Must maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition, observe prescribed safety precautions.
- ◆Must assist others to develop, implement and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance systems to assure reliability of equipment and support facilities.
- ◆Must work cooperatively among peers to ensure that all needed overtime and vacation relief is covered.
- ◆Active involvement in maintaining daily maintenance systems.
- ◆Active involvement in maintaining the storeroom and inventory system. This includes strict adherence in following purchasing and inventory control system as outlined by the Buyer. Must understand the storeroom check out and request systems. This includes responsibility for inventory accuracy.
- ◆Active involvement in maintaining the maintenance documentation system. This includes adherence to all document control procedures as outlined by the system leader or Plant Engineer.
- ◆Active involvement in all precision, preventive and predictive maintenance efforts such as alignment, balancing, lubrication, oil analysis, inspections, calibration, adjustments, etc.
- ◆Active involvement in root-cause analysis to include adherence to all procedures pertaining to this i.e. parts taken to designated failed parts area.
- ◆Active daily involvement and full adherence to plant CMMS (Maximo) to include work order completion, handling of assigned tasks, follow-up work orders, etc.
- ◆Active daily utilization of practices such as line clearance after performing maintenance.
- ◆Perform any similar or related duties as requested and work overtime as scheduled to address emergency breakdowns call-ins, and as business conditions require.
Education & experience
- ✓Highschool diploma or GED required. Formalized training/certification is a plus.
- ✓2 + years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is preferred.
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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.
Competencies
- •Technical Proficiency
- •Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- •Ability to use hand tools, diagnostic instruments, and industrial maintenance equipment.
- •Proficiency with reading and interpreting technical diagrams, blueprints, and equipment manuals.
- •Problem-Solving & Troubleshooting
- •Rapid identification and resolution of equipment malfunctions.
- •Root cause analysis for recurring maintenance issues.
- •Preventive Maintenance Knowledge
- •Understanding of preventive/predictive maintenance schedules and best practices.
- •Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).
- •Communication Skills
- •Clear and effective communication with peers, supervisors, and cross-functional teams.
- •Ability to write detailed reports and update maintenance records.
- •Adaptability & Flexibility
- •Capable of adjusting to shifting priorities and responding to unplanned breakdowns.
- •Ability to work on various types of equipment and adjust methods as needed.
- •Teamwork & Collaboration
- •Works effectively within a team to achieve common maintenance and production goals.
- •Willing to assist others and share knowledge.
Working conditions
- •Industrial manufacturing environment with exposure to:
- •Noise, dust, vibrations, and moving mechanical parts.
- •Varying temperatures (hot or cold depending on the facility and season).
- •Occasional exposure to oils, greases, and industrial chemicals.
- •Frequent work near high-speed equipment and in confined or elevated spaces.
- •Will require use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as safety glasses, steel-toed boots, gloves, ear protection, and hard hats.
Effort/physical demands
- •Frequent physical acti
