Maintenance Technician Jobs in High Point, NC

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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Industrial Maintenance Technician

  • Winston Salem, NC (16 miles from High Point, NC)
  • 18 days ago
  • Winston Salem, NC (16 miles from High Point, NC)
  • 18 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 Technician - 3rd Shift

  • Winston Salem, NC (16 miles from High Point, NC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Winston Salem, NC (16 miles from High Point, NC)
  • 45+ days ago

Maintenance Technician Winston-Salem, NC Shift: 3rd shift - 11pm to 7am The Opportunity: As Maintenance Technician you will be responsible for supporting the operation of a fast-paced packaging manufacturing...

Maintenance Technician Welding

  • Greensboro, NC (14 miles from High Point, NC)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Greensboro, NC (14 miles from High Point, NC)
  • 11 hours ago

Maintenance Technician Welding Job Number: 358436 Category: Maintenance General Description: Job Title: Maintenance Technician - Welding Duration: Contract to Hire Pay Rate: $28 - 36/hour DOE Location...

Maintenance Technician Machinery

  • Greensboro, NC (14 miles from High Point, NC)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Greensboro, NC (14 miles from High Point, NC)
  • 11 hours ago

Maintenance Technician Machinery Job Number: 358437 Category: Maintenance General Description: Job Title: Maintenance Technician - Machinery Duration: Contract to Hire Pay Rate: $28 - 36/hour DOE Location...

HVAC Facilities Maintenance Technician II

  • Greensboro, NC (14 miles from High Point, NC)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Greensboro, NC (14 miles from High Point, NC)
  • 13 hours ago

This series is broken down into four (4) key levels: Level 1: Facilities Maintenance Technician I Level 2: Facilities Maintenance Technician II Level 3: Facilities Maintenance Technician III Senior...

Multiskilled Technician III

  • Winston Salem, NC (16 miles from High Point, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Winston Salem, NC (16 miles from High Point, NC)
  • 1 day ago

Minimum Requirements: Associate degree in industrial maintenance or equivalent and 2 years of experience or High school diploma/GED and 3 years of experience, and or combination of education and experience...

Electrical Test Technician

  • Archdale, NC (4 miles from High Point, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Archdale, NC (4 miles from High Point, NC)
  • 1 day ago

. + Relevant experience with electricity, power generation, line maintenance, automation, machining or product testing. + Preferred but not required: + Experience working in quality + Allen Bradley...

Automation Technician

  • Greensboro, NC (14 miles from High Point, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Greensboro, NC (14 miles from High Point, NC)
  • 1 day ago

line equipment Utilizes CMMS to record equipment deficiencies, corrective actions, and to assess equipment breakdown trends On-call as needed by department and able to be flexible with schedule as...

Mfg Specialty Technician (2nd shift - Triad Dr - HAFD)

  • Greensboro, NC (14 miles from High Point, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Greensboro, NC (14 miles from High Point, NC)
  • 1 day ago

Special requirements: Ability to program, setup and operate specialty manual equipment such as lathes, mechanical presses, hydraulic presses, shears, and CNC equipment....

Facilities Maintenance Technician

  • Kernersville, NC (12 miles from High Point, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kernersville, NC (12 miles from High Point, NC)
  • 1 day ago

Basic knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. Ability to lift 50 pounds. What's in it for me?...

Laboratory Technician

  • Archdale, NC (4 miles from High Point, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Archdale, NC (4 miles from High Point, NC)
  • 2 days ago

Relevant experience with electricity, power generation, line maintenance, automation, machining or product testing. Preferred but not required: Experience working in a quality department....

Maintenance Technician

  • Trinity, NC (10 miles from High Point, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Trinity, NC (10 miles from High Point, NC)
  • 2 days ago

Technician will be responsible to set up/installing, servicing, and repairing a variety of plant equipment including sewing machines, computer-controlled machinery, mechanized conveyors, and building...

General Maintenance Engineer

  • Winston Salem, NC (16 miles from High Point, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Winston Salem, NC (16 miles from High Point, NC)
  • 3 days ago

Listen for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machine...

Building Maintenance Worker (Full Time)

  • Greensboro, NC (14 miles from High Point, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Greensboro, NC (14 miles from High Point, NC)
  • 3 days ago

SSC We are hiring immediately for a full time BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER position. Location: Greensboro College - 815 Market Street, Greensboro, North Carolina 27401. Note: online applications...

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

  • Winston Salem, NC (16 miles from High Point, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Winston Salem, NC (16 miles from High Point, NC)
  • 4 days ago

Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer Sheffield area | 4 on 4 off - Days & Nights | Food Manufacturing Let's be honest, some engineering roles are just glorified callouts. Chase alarms. Reset...

Demographic Data for High Point, NC

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Salary for Maintenance Technician Jobs in High Point, NC

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 High Point, NC 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 High Point, NC
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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