Maintenance Technician Jobs in Lakeland, FL

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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Refrigeration Technician, ON, Industrial Maintenance - Lakeland

  • Lakeland, FL
  • 17 hours ago
  • Lakeland, FL
  • 17 hours ago

prioritizing work and minimizing down time to production and refrigeration systems performing general housekeeping duties such as cleaning and washing equipment, emptying trash, sweeping, mopping, and waxing machine...

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

  • Lakeland, FL
  • 18 hours ago
  • Lakeland, FL
  • 18 hours ago

**Position Purpose:** Under direction of facility leadership, the Maintenance Technician Lead performs all maintenance functions, including but not limited to preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance...

PLC Programmer/Technician

  • Plant City, FL (15 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Plant City, FL (15 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 22 hours ago

troubleshoot PLC software on industrial equipment Maintain and update existing PLC systems to improve performance Document programming processes and system configurations Integrate PLCs with HMI (Human Machine...

Industrial Maintenance Tech-hiring Asap

  • Auburndale, FL (8 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Auburndale, FL (8 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 22 hours ago

**Essential Skills** + Experience as a maintenance technician. + Proficiency in PLC troubleshooting. + Industrial maintenance expertise. + Familiarity with Siemens controls....

Grounds Maintenance Worker I

  • Lakeland, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Lakeland, FL
  • 1 day ago

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS This is semi-skilled work involving the maintenance of City-owned properties.Work involves performing heavymanual labor, which requires using hand tools to assemble,...

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

  • Lakeland, FL (4 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lakeland, FL (4 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Position Purpose: Under direction of facility leadership, the Maintenance Technician Lead performs all maintenance functions, including but not limited to preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance...

Industrial Maintenance Technician

  • Lakeland, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Lakeland, FL
  • 1 day ago

**Essential Skills** + 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience. + 8+ years of maintenance management/supervision experience. + Experience with plastics/injection molding. + Electrical experience...

Traveling Industrial Field Service Technician

  • Plant City, FL (15 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Plant City, FL (15 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 2 days ago

Justrite Safety Group is a growing family of industrial safety companies. Together we protect workers, workplaces and the environment with a comprehensive range of industrial safety solutions. All...

Field Service Technician

  • Lakeland, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Lakeland, FL
  • 2 days ago

Overhead Crane Technician Pay: $25 - $35/hr Location: Lakeland, FL (33803) Contract to hire Job Description Join our team as a Crane Technician, where you will be responsible for servicing and...

Part-time lawn maintenance worker

  • Nalcrest, FL (19 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Nalcrest, FL (19 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 2 days ago

Looking for a responsible individual valid drivers license great work ethic that can follow instructions pay attention to detail, clean appearance has on transportation willing to work part-time...

Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

  • Mulberry, FL (13 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Mulberry, FL (13 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 3 days ago

Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift Pay: $28.00 per hour plus Shift Differential: $01.00 per hour (if applicable) Shift & Working Hours: 2nd Shift; 2:00PM to 10:30PM Weekends/Overtime/Holidays as needed...

Grounds Maintenance Worker I

  • Lakeland, FL (4 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lakeland, FL (4 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 3 days ago

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS This is semi-skilled work involving the maintenance of City-owned properties.Work involves performing heavymanual labor, which requires using hand tools to assemble,...

DSC Maintenance Mechanic - 3rd Shift

  • Cypress Gardens, FL (12 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Cypress Gardens, FL (12 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 7 days ago

Perform preventive maintenance inspections and service on equipment Repair broken machines and equipment quickly and efficiently Identify causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines Record and report...

Field Service Technician II

  • Lakeland, FL
  • 7 days ago
  • Lakeland, FL
  • 7 days ago

We are Proud to be SJE! At SJE, we are more than a company - we are a family of brands with a shared vision and mission to provide industry-leading, innovative, and reliable control and monitoring...

Field Service Technician III

  • Lakeland, FL
  • 7 days ago
  • Lakeland, FL
  • 7 days ago

We are Proud to be SJE! At SJE, we are more than a company - we are a family of brands with a shared vision and mission to provide industry-leading, innovative, and reliable control and monitoring...

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Salary for Maintenance Technician Jobs in Lakeland, FL

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 Lakeland, FL 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 Lakeland, FL
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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