Maintenance Technician Jobs in Kernersville, 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 (6 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 17 days ago
  • Winston Salem, NC (6 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 17 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 (6 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Winston Salem, NC (6 miles from Kernersville, 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...

Electrical Test Technician

  • Archdale, NC (16 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Archdale, NC (16 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 2 hours 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 (17 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Greensboro, NC (17 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 7 hours 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 (17 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Greensboro, NC (17 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 7 hours 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
  • 11 hours ago
  • Kernersville, NC
  • 11 hours 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 (16 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Archdale, NC (16 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 1 day 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 (22 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Trinity, NC (22 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 1 day 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 (6 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Winston Salem, NC (6 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 1 day 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...

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

  • Winston Salem, NC (6 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Winston Salem, NC (6 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 3 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...

Maintenance Technician, 1st Shift

  • Colfax, NC (4 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Colfax, NC (4 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 4 days ago

OWENS CORNING 100 Little Santee Rd., Colfax, NC 27235 Maintenance Technician BE PART OF OUR DIFFERENCE Owens Corning, global in scope - human in scale....

Maintenance Technician

  • Greensboro, NC (17 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Greensboro, NC (17 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 4 days ago

maintenance environment 1 year of experience with electrical and mechanical systems in an industrial environment 1 year of experience with tools, procedures and methods utilized in an industrial maintenance...

EIT Engineering Technician III

  • Winston Salem, NC (6 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Winston Salem, NC (6 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 4 days ago

Requisition Number: 69489 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. Corning is one of the worlds leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the...

Maintenance Technician

  • High Point, NC (12 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 5 days ago
  • High Point, NC (12 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 5 days ago

Maintenance Technician Marsh Furniture Company - 3.0 High Point, NC Job Details Full-time Estimated: $44.6K - $58.3K a year 16 hours ago Qualifications Schematics 5 years Maintenance Mid-level High...

Facilities Maintenance Technician II (HVAC)

  • Greensboro, NC (17 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Greensboro, NC (17 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 5 days 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...

Demographic Data for Kernersville, NC

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Salary for Maintenance Technician Jobs in Kernersville, 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 Kernersville, 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 Kernersville, 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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