Electrical Maintenance Technician Jobs in Tennessee
Electrical Maintenance Technician jobs in Tennessee are consistently in demand, with strong hiring concentrated in manufacturing, automotive assembly, chemical processing, and utilities across experience levels from entry-level apprentice to senior maintenance lead. The busiest hiring markets are Nashville, Memphis, and Chattanooga, where employers like Volkswagen, Amazon, and Tennessee Valley Authority maintain large operations requiring skilled electrical maintenance teams. The most sought-after specialties in Tennessee include PLC programming, industrial automation, and high-voltage systems maintenance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Top employerDal-Tile
Top cityDickson, TN
Cities hiring9
Work type67% On-site
Top credentialHigh school diploma or GED
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Magnera
Electrical Maintenance Tech
Old Hickory, Tennessee
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Electrical Maintenance Technician
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PORTOBELLO AMERICA INC
Electrical Maintenance Technician
Baxter, Tennessee
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Electrical Maintenance Technician - Dyersburg, TN
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Amteck, LLC
Electrical Maintenance Technician - Dyersburg, TN
Jackson, Tennessee
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Electrical Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift
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Lasko Products, Inc
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Franklin, Tennessee
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Hiwassee Packaging Inc
Electrical Maintenance Technician
Dayton, Tennessee
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Electrical Maintenance Tech
Magnera·Old Hickory, Tennessee
Job functions:
Associate's degree
5,001-10,000 employees
Job Description
Overview:
JOB SUMMARY:
Qualifications:
COMPETENCIES:
Active Learner: Able to identify own development and learning needs. Can quickly apply new learning. Eager and willing to take on new challenges- looks for areas of cross training and skill building. Able to apply new learning effectively.
Technically Adept: Demonstrates knowledge of the standard operating procedures & processes. Is able to use the provided tools, software and equipment.
Adaptability: Reacts favorably to changes and new information, Is able to respond positively to new situations, tasks, people and environments.
Communication: Able to receive, process and provide information from and to varying audiences. Can read, write, listen, observe and can pick on subtleties. Pays attention to nonverbal ques and body language. Comfortable communicating in both individual and group settings.
Team Work: Can collaborate, idea share, listen and be a member of a team while being respectful of others. Assumes responsibility for own commitments and actions. Shares knowledge & experience with team members.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
MENTAL ABILITIES:
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.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Electrical Maintenance Technician is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems and equipment within a manufacturing facility. This role ensures production equipment operates safely and efficiently by performing preventive maintenance, diagnosing electrical issues, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities:
Essential Duties & 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.
- Utilize computer systems to identify and source replacement parts and maintain adequate spare parts inventory.
- 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.
Qualifications:
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 National Electrical Code (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
COMPETENCIES:
Active Learner: Able to identify own development and learning needs. Can quickly apply new learning. Eager and willing to take on new challenges- looks for areas of cross training and skill building. Able to apply new learning effectively.
Technically Adept: Demonstrates knowledge of the standard operating procedures & processes. Is able to use the provided tools, software and equipment.
Adaptability: Reacts favorably to changes and new information, Is able to respond positively to new situations, tasks, people and environments.
Communication: Able to receive, process and provide information from and to varying audiences. Can read, write, listen, observe and can pick on subtleties. Pays attention to nonverbal ques and body language. Comfortable communicating in both individual and group settings.
Team Work: Can collaborate, idea share, listen and be a member of a team while being respectful of others. Assumes responsibility for own commitments and actions. Shares knowledge & experience with team members.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to stand and walk 12 hours or more a day on concrete, solid metal or corrugated metal surfaces to perform production duties. Employee must be able to work rotating 8 hour shifts if needed. Ability to sit while driving and operating material handling equipment 1- 3 hours per shift. Ability to sit while entering data into computers, reviewing data, completing reports, etc.
Employee must be able to climb, bend, stoop and crawl. Employee must be able to lift up to 35 pounds. Required to frequently ascend and descend up to three flights of stairs over extremely fast moving machinery. Required to safely access fast moving machinery which includes rolls with inward nip points.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Area may or may not be air conditioned or heated, and may be humid and hot or cold depending on seasonal conditions. Exposure to hot and/or abrasive surfaces.
Required to be in tight spaces on occasion and to heights daily. Possible exposure to noise levels over 90 decibels for 12 hours at certain locations. Moving machinery or moving objects on production floor. Floor surfaces slippery at times.
Exposure to chemicals which may cause eye or skin irritation and/or burns, and irritation to respiratory system. Exposure to static electricity on occasion. Exposure to and use of sharp implements at times. Exposure to outside elements on occasion.
MENTAL ABILITIES:
Ability to make decisions regarding work priorities. Ability to read charts and document numbers and events on paper and in computer. Ability to read electrical indicators and laboratory equipment indicators. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to interact with digital and basic computerized record & control systems.
Magnera
Electrical Maintenance Tech
Old Hickory, Tennessee
Added 5d ago5,001-10,000 employees
Job functions:
Associate's degree
Job Description
Overview:
JOB SUMMARY:
Qualifications:
COMPETENCIES:
Active Learner: Able to identify own development and learning needs. Can quickly apply new learning. Eager and willing to take on new challenges- looks for areas of cross training and skill building. Able to apply new learning effectively.
Technically Adept: Demonstrates knowledge of the standard operating procedures & processes. Is able to use the provided tools, software and equipment.
Adaptability: Reacts favorably to changes and new information, Is able to respond positively to new situations, tasks, people and environments.
Communication: Able to receive, process and provide information from and to varying audiences. Can read, write, listen, observe and can pick on subtleties. Pays attention to nonverbal ques and body language. Comfortable communicating in both individual and group settings.
Team Work: Can collaborate, idea share, listen and be a member of a team while being respectful of others. Assumes responsibility for own commitments and actions. Shares knowledge & experience with team members.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
MENTAL ABILITIES:
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.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Electrical Maintenance Technician is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems and equipment within a manufacturing facility. This role ensures production equipment operates safely and efficiently by performing preventive maintenance, diagnosing electrical issues, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities:
Essential Duties & 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.
- Utilize computer systems to identify and source replacement parts and maintain adequate spare parts inventory.
- 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.
Qualifications:
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 National Electrical Code (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
COMPETENCIES:
Active Learner: Able to identify own development and learning needs. Can quickly apply new learning. Eager and willing to take on new challenges- looks for areas of cross training and skill building. Able to apply new learning effectively.
Technically Adept: Demonstrates knowledge of the standard operating procedures & processes. Is able to use the provided tools, software and equipment.
Adaptability: Reacts favorably to changes and new information, Is able to respond positively to new situations, tasks, people and environments.
Communication: Able to receive, process and provide information from and to varying audiences. Can read, write, listen, observe and can pick on subtleties. Pays attention to nonverbal ques and body language. Comfortable communicating in both individual and group settings.
Team Work: Can collaborate, idea share, listen and be a member of a team while being respectful of others. Assumes responsibility for own commitments and actions. Shares knowledge & experience with team members.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to stand and walk 12 hours or more a day on concrete, solid metal or corrugated metal surfaces to perform production duties. Employee must be able to work rotating 8 hour shifts if needed. Ability to sit while driving and operating material handling equipment 1- 3 hours per shift. Ability to sit while entering data into computers, reviewing data, completing reports, etc.
Employee must be able to climb, bend, stoop and crawl. Employee must be able to lift up to 35 pounds. Required to frequently ascend and descend up to three flights of stairs over extremely fast moving machinery. Required to safely access fast moving machinery which includes rolls with inward nip points.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Area may or may not be air conditioned or heated, and may be humid and hot or cold depending on seasonal conditions. Exposure to hot and/or abrasive surfaces.
Required to be in tight spaces on occasion and to heights daily. Possible exposure to noise levels over 90 decibels for 12 hours at certain locations. Moving machinery or moving objects on production floor. Floor surfaces slippery at times.
Exposure to chemicals which may cause eye or skin irritation and/or burns, and irritation to respiratory system. Exposure to static electricity on occasion. Exposure to and use of sharp implements at times. Exposure to outside elements on occasion.
MENTAL ABILITIES:
Ability to make decisions regarding work priorities. Ability to read charts and document numbers and events on paper and in computer. Ability to read electrical indicators and laboratory equipment indicators. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to interact with digital and basic computerized record & control systems.
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What Tennessee Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrical maintenance technician jobs across Tennessee.
- Valid Tennessee Electrical Contractor License or Journeyman Electrician credential required
- Experience with PLC troubleshooting and industrial control systems strongly preferred
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams
- Familiarity with NFPA 70E electrical safety standards and lockout/tagout procedures
- Associate degree or technical diploma in electrical technology or a related field
- Experience maintaining three-phase motors, drives, and automated conveyor systems
Electrical Maintenance Technician Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a electrical maintenance technician in Tennessee?
The most direct path in Tennessee is completing a post-secondary electrical or industrial maintenance program at a community college such as Nashville State, Pellissippi State, or Tennessee College of Applied Technology, then obtaining a Tennessee Journeyman Electrician license through the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance. Candidates sit for a state-approved exam covering the National Electrical Code. Many employers also accept completion of a registered apprenticeship through a Tennessee-based apprenticeship program as a pathway into the role.
How much do electrical maintenance technicians make in Tennessee?
Electrical maintenance technicians in Tennessee earn a median of about $61,560 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $39,240 for the lowest 10% to over $90,010 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire electrical maintenance technicians in Tennessee?
Employers hiring electrical maintenance technicians in Tennessee right now include Dal-Tile, Magnera, and Mohawk Industries, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Tennessee's strong manufacturing and logistics base means established industrial employers across the state keep consistent demand for qualified technicians year-round.
Which Tennessee cities have the most electrical maintenance technician jobs?
Dickson, Old Hickory, and Baxter account for the highest concentration of electrical maintenance technician openings in Tennessee. Nashville and Chattanooga drive volume through automotive, manufacturing, and utility operations, while Memphis benefits from its large logistics and distribution hub anchored by major warehousing and chemical processing facilities along the Mississippi corridor.
Are there remote electrical maintenance technician jobs in Tennessee?
Yes, but they're rare. Electrical maintenance technician work is fundamentally hands-on and site-dependent, making full remote arrangements uncommon. About 33% of electrical maintenance technician openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which reflects the on-site nature of the role. The parts of the work most likely to allow any remote component are documentation, planning, and PLC program review rather than physical maintenance tasks.
How can I get hired as a electrical maintenance technician in Tennessee with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is enrolling in an industrial maintenance or electrical technology program at a Tennessee College of Applied Technology location, which offer short-term credentials designed for direct workforce entry. Large Tennessee manufacturers and utilities such as automotive plants in Chattanooga and Middle Tennessee logistics employers regularly hire graduates into maintenance helper or apprentice technician roles. Candidates with a Tennessee Electrical Apprentice registration, even without full journeyman status, have a meaningful edge over applicants without any credential.
Where can I find and apply to electrical maintenance technician jobs in Tennessee?
You can find and apply to electrical maintenance technician jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current Tennessee openings across industries and experience levels. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to each one.
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