Maintenance Technician II ElectronicTechnician ASC

Reynolds American (BAT) · Clarksville, TN

Level: Technician
Team: Reliability
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 3+ years
Industry: Food & beverage
Posted: 18 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Reynolds American (BAT) (food & beverage) in Clarksville, TN. Program, troubleshoot and repair all electronic controls and industrial control systems on production equipment and facilities.

They ask for: 3+ years · degree required
Tools it names: PLC, EHS / safety
Day to day: some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $61k–$86k.

Median of the low and high ends of 77 live postings that list pay, out of 3011 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 107 other live reliability postings in Tennessee.

Experience asked: Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ PLC 49%
Team leadership 42%
Welding 38%
✓ EHS / safety 28%
Root cause 23%
Tooling 20%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverage

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How to get in at this plant

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- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
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responsibilities

for compliance with regulatory

requirements

and Company standards.

✓Complete EHS-required training and follow operational procedures.
✓Immediately report all injuries and illnesses.
✓Participate in EHS programs as required by assigned site/role (e.g., PULSAR safety observation program, Safety Triggers)
✓Drive & Support IWS Implementation including DDS Drumbeat, Breakdown Elimination, Defect Handling.
✓Maintenance Planning & Scheduling, Equipment Ranking, Lubrication, Spare Parts, Shop Tools & Supplies – 6S, and AM Pillar Support.

What are we looking for?

✓Prefer 3 years of industrial electronic experience in maintaining electronic and electrical systems in a manufacturing environment.
✓Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required
✓Extensive knowledge of PLC systems.
✓Good troubleshooting abilities.
✓Excellent computer skills.
✓Strong mechanical and mathematical aptitude.
✓Effective oral and written communication skills.
✓Attention to detail, proactivity and effective follow-through.
✓Required to pass lift truck and scissor lift certification requirements.
✓Required to have valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving report.
✓Willingness and ability to work any shift and in varying departments.
✓High School Diploma and minimum of 5 years industrial electronic experience; OR Associate Degree in Electronics or completed two years toward an engineering degree at an accredited university.

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REYNOLDS AMERICAN has an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Technician II ElectronicTechnician ASC in Clarksville, TN

Maintenance Technician II ElectronicTechnician conducts preventive maintenance and equipment/facility repairs maintenance, both mechanical and electrical, to ensure the production of high-quality tobacco semi-finished products.

Your

will include

•Maintains and repairs all electrical and electronic devices associated with equipment, machinery or facility structure.
•Designs and assembles electrical control cabinets.
•Program, troubleshoot and repair all electronic controls and industrial control systems on production equipment and facilities.
•Interacts and provides guidance to management, in determining the best engineered solutions for efficient production of high quality products.
•Provide 50% mechanical work and 50% electrical work during normal operations.
•Be aware of the Company environmental, health & safety policies and comply with the objectives as it relates to the role.
•Follow Company Safety Rules.
•Know the potential health & safety risks and environmental impacts of work activities and understand role in mitigating these impacts.
•Understand

Belonging, achieving, together

Collaboration and teamwork underpin everything we do here at Reynolds American. We know that collaborating with colleagues is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.