Maintenance Technician Jobs in Thomasville, 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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Maintenance Technician II

operations including but not limited to: lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts....

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Maintenance Technician Senior

operations including but not limited to: lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts....

Industrial Maintenance Technician

  • Winston Salem, NC (18 miles from Thomasville, NC)
  • 17 days ago
  • Winston Salem, NC (18 miles from Thomasville, 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 (18 miles from Thomasville, NC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Winston Salem, NC (18 miles from Thomasville, 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...

Specialist/Senior Technicians - Salisbury, NC

  • Salisbury, NC (21 miles from Thomasville, NC)
  • 19 days ago
  • Salisbury, NC (21 miles from Thomasville, NC)
  • 19 days ago

May be required to setup and operate multiple machining operations including but not limited to: lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts....

Multiskilled Technician III

  • Winston Salem, NC (18 miles from Thomasville, NC)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Winston Salem, NC (18 miles from Thomasville, NC)
  • 8 hours 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 (8 miles from Thomasville, NC)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Archdale, NC (8 miles from Thomasville, NC)
  • 16 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 (23 miles from Thomasville, NC)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Greensboro, NC (23 miles from Thomasville, NC)
  • 20 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 (23 miles from Thomasville, NC)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Greensboro, NC (23 miles from Thomasville, NC)
  • 21 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 (17 miles from Thomasville, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kernersville, NC (17 miles from Thomasville, 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 (8 miles from Thomasville, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Archdale, NC (8 miles from Thomasville, 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 (7 miles from Thomasville, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Trinity, NC (7 miles from Thomasville, 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 (18 miles from Thomasville, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Winston Salem, NC (18 miles from Thomasville, NC)
  • 2 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...

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

  • Winston Salem, NC (18 miles from Thomasville, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Winston Salem, NC (18 miles from Thomasville, 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 (16 miles from Thomasville, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Colfax, NC (16 miles from Thomasville, 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....

Demographic Data for Thomasville, NC

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Salary for Maintenance Technician Jobs in Thomasville, 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 Thomasville, 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 Thomasville, 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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