Maintenance Technician Jobs in New Castle, DE

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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Sanitation Technician II

  • Swedesboro, NJ (15 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 25 days ago
  • Swedesboro, NJ (15 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 25 days ago

Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes breads,...

Sanitation Technician

  • Swedesboro, NJ (15 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Swedesboro, NJ (15 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 30+ days ago

Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes breads,...

PLC Technician - Relocation Assistance

  • Delaware City, DE (4 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Delaware City, DE (4 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 3 hours ago

equipment Support daily maintenance tasks including installations, repairs, and preventive maintenance Identify root causes of system faults and recommend/implement solutions for improved uptime Collaborate...

Instrumentation & Controls Technician II - Wilmington, DE

  • Wilmington, DE (6 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Wilmington, DE (6 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 8 hours ago

Ideally, You'll Also Have: A two-year degree in Instrumentation/Industrial Automation, Water/Wastewater Technology, Industrial Maintenance/Mechanics or related fields....

Maintenance Technician

  • New Castle, DE
  • 1 day ago
  • New Castle, DE
  • 1 day ago

Job Title : Maintenance Technician Objective : Primary responsibilities involve the assembly and testing of wire harness assemblies and ground cables within the Work Center Cable Shop....

Maintenance Technician 2- Conveyor Systems 1st Shift

  • Pedricktown, NJ (11 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pedricktown, NJ (11 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 1 day ago

You will collaborate with Maintenance Technician 3s and Manager to perform Root Cause Analysis for equipment failures....

Maintenance Technician

  • Elkton, MD (14 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 2 days ago
  • Elkton, MD (14 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 2 days ago

Job Title: Maintenance Technician Location: Havre de Grace, MD Pay: $27 - $40+ per hour, based on experience Whats in it for you: Rewards: Get paid well for your valuable skills....

Maintenance Mechanic

  • West Chester, PA (24 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 3 days ago
  • West Chester, PA (24 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 3 days ago

Qualifications for Maintenance Mechanic : Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance or mechanic role, preferably in metals or heavy manufacturing environments....

Maintenance Worker Utility (Brandywine)

  • Media, PA (21 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 3 days ago
  • Media, PA (21 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 3 days ago

Duties include: Operate various types of scrubbing, buffing, and shampooing equipment such as scrubbing machine, vacuum, wet-dry pick-up machine, etc., and hand tools, as required Sweep, scrub, strip...

Quality Technician

  • Wilmington, DE (6 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 3 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (6 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 3 days ago

Ashland Specialty Ingredients, GP Are you the kind of person who is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can...

Maintenance Technician

  • Newport, DE (5 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 3 days ago
  • Newport, DE (5 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 3 days ago

Our manufacturing facility, located in Newport, DE, is searching for a Maintenance Technician....

Industrial Mechanic

  • West Chester, PA (24 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 4 days ago
  • West Chester, PA (24 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 4 days ago

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a...

Maintenance Mechanic

  • West Deptford, NJ (23 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 5 days ago
  • West Deptford, NJ (23 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 5 days ago

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We're not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true...

Maintenance Technician (2nd or 3rd Shift)

  • New Castle, DE
  • 8 days ago
  • New Castle, DE
  • 8 days ago

Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues on a variety of equipment (one production line from blending to packaging, with some redundancy)....

Maintenance Electrical Technician

  • Wilmington, DE (6 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 8 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (6 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 8 days ago

Primary responsibilities include troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining high-speed production and packaging equipment, specifically as a source of knowledge for electrical motors, drives and major...

Demographic Data for New Castle, DE

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Salary for Maintenance Technician Jobs in New Castle, DE

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 in New Castle, DE 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 in New Castle, DE
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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