Maintenance Technician Jobs

A Maintenance Technician in the manufacturing industry is responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient operation of machinery and equipment. They perform routine checks, diagnose faults, undertake repairs, and carry out preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and disruptions to production processes. They may also assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment, ensure safety and compliance standards are met, and provide technical assistance to other staff. They often work in collaboration with other technicians, engineers, and production personnel.

Key skills for this role include mechanical and electrical aptitude, problem-solving capabilities, and a keen attention to detail. A strong understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic systems is also beneficial. They should possess the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals. Certain certifications such as Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT) or relevant trade certifications may be required. Prior roles a person might have before progressing to a Maintenance Technician include Maintenance Assistant, Production Operator, or an Apprentice in a relevant trade such as Electrician or Mechanic.

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Maintenance Technician

  • Douglassville, PA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Douglassville, PA
  • 9 hours ago

We are seeking an Industrial Manufacturing Maintenance Technician to join our team....

AeroSafe Global

Maintenance Technician

As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a central role in both automation, facilities, and machinery initiatives....

Miniat Holdings LLC

2nd Shift Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

This is including, but not limited to HVAC, boilers, air compressors, ammonia refrigeration systems, blenders, processing and packaging equipment....

operations including but not limited to: lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts....

Industrial Maintenance Technician

  • Douglassville, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Douglassville, PA
  • 1 day ago

What You Bring 2+ years in industrial maintenance, electro-mechanics, or similar Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee...

Lee Company

Industrial HVAC Technician

Job Description Summary Responsible for performing maintenance and service for our industrial site-based HVAC/mechanical customers, utilizing our technology, technical capability, and exceptional...

Principal Duties/Responsibilities: · Oils and greases moving parts of friction surfaces of mechanical equipment, such as shaft and motor bearings, sprockets, drive chains, gears, and pulleys,...

. · May be required to setup and operate multiple machining operations including but not limited to: lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts....

operations including but not limited to: lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts....

Principal Duties/Responsibilities: · Travels to customer site for calibration, repair, and technical support when necessary. · Reads quality control manual and testing specifications to obtain...

operations including but not limited to: lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts....

Relevant trade certificates or education in electrical, facilities and/or industrial maintenance....

Weld Power Generator specializes in servicing mission-critical emergency power systems for facilities in the northeastern United States. It also specializes in disaster response to major...

Maintenance Technician

  • Platteville, CO
  • 3 days ago
  • Platteville, CO
  • 3 days ago

Industrial Maintenance Technician 3rd Shift 10:00pm - 6:30am Purpose: The Industrial Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintenance, break-down analysis, and repair of all production/manufacturing...

#1 Airport in North America and Indiana Chamber's Best Places to Work! Paid Childcare Reimbursements up to $10k/year, per child. Paid Tuition Assistance up to $5,250/year Generous Medical, Dental,...

Maintenance Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Amazon Maintenance Technician
Amazon maintenance technician candidates will take one of two tests in their hiring process: The Amazon Ramsay Maintenance Technician Test is a highly professional test conducted exclusively for...
System Security Testing and Maintenance
In this two-week course, youll discover how to test software and how to measure the success of a system from a function and security standpoint. Evaluate a range of secure development platforms,...
Biomedical Equipment: Repair, Maintenance and Healthcare Technology Management
Develop the skills required to effectively maintain and troubleshoot hospital-based devices, and strengthen your knowledge of effective methods of managing the life cycle of biomedical equipment...

Salary for Maintenance Technician Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturing research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Maintenance Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Maintenance Technicians offer the following education background
High School or GED
30.7%
Bachelor's Degree
23.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.0%
Associate's Degree
14.2%
Master's Degree
10.1%
Some College
2.2%
Some High School
1.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Maintenance Technicians
2-4 years
30.3%
Less than 1 year
25.2%
6-8 years
14.0%
1-2 years
13.5%
10+ years
11.0%
None
3.1%
4-6 years
2.2%
8-10 years
0.7%



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