Maintenance Technician Jobs in Water Valley, MS

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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SIC Maintenance Specialist/FT (GE BATES)

  • Batesville, MS (22 miles from Water Valley, MS)
  • 8 days ago
  • Batesville, MS (22 miles from Water Valley, MS)
  • 8 days ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Troubleshoot mechanical issues on production machines such as CNC lathes, CNC robots, heat treat furnaces, air compressors, HVAC and cooling tower systems. •...

Student Housing Maintenance Specialist

  • University, MS (16 miles from Water Valley, MS)
  • 45+ days ago
  • University, MS (16 miles from Water Valley, MS)
  • 45+ days ago

STUDENT HOUSING MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST The Department of Student Housing and Residence Life serves over 3200 students who reside in 6 residence halls and over 2500 summer guests. UAB Campus Dining...

SIC Maintenance Engineering Technician/FT (GE BATES)

  • Batesville, MS (22 miles from Water Valley, MS)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Batesville, MS (22 miles from Water Valley, MS)
  • 90+ days ago

Requires ability to troubleshoot, repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools and production machines and equipment....

Maintenance Tech 3rd Shift

  • Oakland, MS (14 miles from Water Valley, MS)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Oakland, MS (14 miles from Water Valley, MS)
  • 90+ days ago

activities on factory equipment such as cook kettles, pumps, mixers, food formers, ovens, fillers, food assembly equipment, fryers, primary packaging equipment such as wrappers, secondary packaging...

FT Electrical Maintenance Tech

  • Oxford, MS (16 miles from Water Valley, MS)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Oxford, MS (16 miles from Water Valley, MS)
  • 90+ days ago

We are currently looking for Full-time Electrical Maintenance Technicians! MUST have strong electrical background, preferably in an industrial/manfacturing environment....

Demographic Data for Water Valley, MS

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Salary for Maintenance Technician Jobs in Water Valley, MS

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 Water Valley, MS 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 Water Valley, MS
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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