Industrial Electrical Maintenance Tech

Magnera; Old Hickory (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnera is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical systems in a manufacturing facility. You’ll perform preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives to ensure safe, reliable equipment operation.

You will read schematics, work with motors, drives, PLCs, and control panels, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to minimize downtime and improve performance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent experience (1-5 years) in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, or a related field.
• Experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems, PLCs, motors, VFDs, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Strong understanding of electrical schematics, industrial controls, and NEC requirements.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Recent graduates also considered

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade electrical systems, machinery, and production equipment throughout the facility.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on motors, drives, PLCs, control panels, conveyors, sensors, HMIs, VFDs, and other automated manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control system issues using appropriate testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, technical manuals, drawings, prints, and sketches.
• Respond promptly to equipment failures and production interruptions to minimize downtime and ensure operational efficiency.
• Install, wire, test, and commission electrical components and systems in compliance with applicable electrical codes, company standards, and safety requirements.
• Troubleshoot inoperable machinery and perform repairs, replacements, modifications, and overhauls on equipment across the facility.
• Complete scheduled preventive maintenance activities, equipment inspections, line walks, and major equipment overhauls.
• Review, prioritize, and complete assigned work orders, including originating and processing emergency work orders when necessary.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, equipment performance, and completed work within the maintenance management system.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability, support continuous improvement initiatives, and resolve operational issues.
• Assist with equipment installations, plant expansion projects, machine modifications, and process improvement efforts.
• Monitor equipment performance and recommend corrective actions to improve safety, productivity, efficiency, and reliability.
• Actively participate in risk assessments, incident investigations, root cause analyses, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Strictly follow all Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, OSHA regulations, environmental requirements, and company safety policies.
• Participate in safety observation programs and contribute to maintaining a safe working environment.
• Understand, follow, and support ISO standards, procedures, and quality system requirements.
• Safely operate basic and advanced maintenance shop tools, rigging equipment, and hoists.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in accordance with 5S and facility standards.
• Demonstrate strong teamwork, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills while effectively prioritizing workload and resources.
• Participate in training on new technologies and equipment and assist in training and mentoring other team members as needed.
• Support on-call, weekend, overtime, day shift, night shift, and emergency maintenance activities as required.
• Perform all responsibilities in accordance with company policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree / technical certification

Tools

Industrial controls hardware

Job description

Magnera is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical systems in a manufacturing facility. You’ll perform preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives to ensure safe, reliable equipment operation.

You will read schematics, work with motors, drives, PLCs, and control panels, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to minimize downtime and improve performance.