Electrical Maintenance Technician

re aligned with our core values of being inclusive, collaborative, customer-centric, and socially responsible. We value work-life balance and flexibility, and as a result have introduced policies such as our hybrid office schedule, casual dress code, and flexible Fridays, which allow us to wrap up meetings for dedicated focus time or to start our weekends sooner, year-round. Our commitment to employee growth and development is demonstrated through our offering of facilitated courses and certificate programs and our investment in resources that enable self-paced learning.

Role Overview

The Technician, Electrical Maintenance provides electrical and mechanical support for the production department. This position is responsible for the setup, install, assemble, repair of any and all equipment used to produce products. This position conducts, maintains, tests and repairs electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components. This position applies knowledge of electrical/electronics and mechanical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation, as well as provides skilled mechanical and electrical/electronic support to all areas of production department.

Duties & Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance

• • Ensure effective operation of electrical and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on heat sealing machines, robotic equipment, case sealing automation equipment, conveyors, pneumatic tools, and production machines

  • Follow Schematics, diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, manufacturing instructions, engineering specifications to troubleshoot and improve equipment uptime

  • Follow preventive maintenance schedule in performing work

  • Requires flexible work schedule as most of the work is performed when equipment is not in use

  • Replace, clean, and adjust machinery to performance specification to maintain good working order

  • Verify machinery and equipment is functioning correctly before releasing for production use

  • Prepare maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends

  • Update preventative maintenance schedule should unforeseen equipment failures occur outside of normal preventive maintenance

Equipment Repair

• • Respond to requested repair of equipment and operating systems when failures occurs, acting with immediate and swift response

  • Diagnose equipment failure whether electrical or mechanical by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, using precision measuring and testing instruments

  • Remove defective parts by dismantling equipment using hand and power tool

  • Replaces necessary components and tests equipment for proper operation before handing off to production.

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Human Machine Interface Design/Repair

• • Program new equipment and maintain programmable logic controller systems used in manufacturing applications

  • Troubleshoot and repair of electronic production robotic equipment

  • Work as team member on production efficiency projects to lower manufacturing cost

  • Assist with assembly of electrical components on new equipment and automation projects

  • Repair of electrical problems with equipment, which includes packaging equipment, motors, conveyors, ovens, PLC's case erecters, palletizers, robotics, etc

  • Be proactive and efficient to ensure operations run smoothly

Install & Diagnose Pneumatic Systems

• • Installation and repair of cylinders, valves, vacuum systems, air filtration and lubrication devices

  • Diagnose, repair, replace, control valves, sensors, motors, actuators. AC/DC troubleshooting and related systems

  • Experience with chain drives, belt drives, lubrication systems, and applications

Maintain Spare Parts Inventory

• • Maintain replacement parts and supplies inventory

  • Review operational manuals and internal files to recommend spare parts components and quantities

  • Anticipate needed general electrical components for repairs and Preventive Maintenance

  • Research original manufacture, internet, catalogs for supplies and parts

  • Place order requests for spare parts

  • Confirm receipt and verify correct parts received

  • Place parts in inventory by record sheet

Experience & Qualifications

Education

• • Associate's Degree (or equivalent experience) Technical training, maintenance manufacturing or Military technical training

  • High School Diploma (or G.E.D.)

Experience

Minimum 4 years

• • Experience working in machine electrical maintenance in manufacturing (including experience with electrical schematics, vision systems and robots)

Minimum 2 years

• • Experience in Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and/or troubleshooting experience, electrical equipment repair, controls design, layout, and wiring with strong solving skills.

Licenses and Certifications

• • Electrical or mechanical degree or certificate

Software/Technical Skills

• • Equipment maintenance skills Advanced

  • Technical understanding (electrical & mechanical) Advanced

  • Computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Outlook, Project tracking) Basic

  • Ability to comprehend complex verbal and written technical/mechanical instructions Basic

  • Knowledge of power tools, soldering, calipers, micrometers Basic

  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) / Human Machine Interface (HMI) programming skills Advanced

Other Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• • Communication skills (verbal, written, interpersonal)

  • Flexibility and ability to manage various tasks

  • Understanding of manufacturing safety principles

Additional Details for This Role

This role will be an onsite role. You are expected to work from the stated job location 5 days a week. #LI-ONSITE

Base Salary

• The targeted base salary range for this position is $26.00 - $33.00 hourly.

• Base salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the successful candidate, as well as factors such as internal equity, cost of labor in the hiring location, and alignment with market data.

Additional Compensation

• • Not a Bonus Eligible Role: This role is not eligible to participate in Brother's bonus incentive plan. The base pay accounts for the entirety of the role's annual cash compensation.

Our Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package with diverse plan options to meet your family's needs, including health, vision, and dental insurance-all effective from day one of employment. Under our 401(k) retirement savings plan, we match up to 100% of the first 4% of employee contributions, with employer matches vesting immediately. Additionally, we offer an educational assistance program that reimburses up to 100% of tuition, lab fees, textbooks, and other related expenses for qualifying programs. Details are available at https://mybenefits.nfp.com/Brother/2026/guidebook/

Our Mission, Vision & Culture

Our mission is to live our "at your side" promise to simplify and enrich the lives of our customers, employees, and communities. We aim to be where people and technology meet, providing products and solutions that enhance how people live, work, and create. We look to our strategic culture drivers - accountability, authenticity, boldness, and excellence - to enable us to consistently deliver on our vision, mission, and shared values. These drivers help us shape a culture that empowers the business to succeed.

About Where We Work

Brother's corporate headquarters for the Americas is in Bridgewater, NJ, across from the Bridgewater Commons Mall. This location houses key corporate functions, including HR, legal, finance, IT, and supply chain, and a significant presence of our business unit leadership and marketing teams. Our manufacturing and distribution facility in Bartlett, TN spans an impressive 1.5 million square feet - equivalent to 26 football fields - and is located on Brother Boulevard. In addition to the distribution center operations team, this facility hosts several other departments, including our customer service group. Brother also has employees based in other locations, such as Westminster, CO, where many of our marketing and product engineering team members from the mobile solutions division operate, as well as our distribution centers in Richmond, VA and Perris, CA. Additionally, our outside sales teams work remotely within their territories, staying geographically close to the accounts they support to ensure they are always "at your side" for our customers.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Statement

Brother International Corporation ("Brother") is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Brother is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application or interview process. If you need an accommodation, please contact us at [email protected] .