Maintenance Technician Jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

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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Robotics and Automation Technician

  • Eosenergystorage
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 18 hours ago

Technician I will be responsible for performing maintenance and repairs on automated manufacturing equipment including robotics, automated systems, material handling equipment, involving hydraulics, pneumatics...

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Instrument Technician

  • Energy Transfer Partners, L.P.
  • United, PA (23 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • United, PA (23 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Energy Transfer, recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering Americas energy. We are driven to inspire our employees to create...

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Maintenance Technician

  • Niagara Bottling, LLC
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 4 days ago

The Maintenance Technician works directly with machine Operators, Supervisors, Preventative Maintenance Mechanics and Sr....

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Fire Service Technician

  • Johnson Controls
  • United, PA (23 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • United, PA (23 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 5 days ago

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon...

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Field Service Technician

  • Manpower
  • Washington, PA (23 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Washington, PA (23 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 13 days ago

Vocational training, an associate's degree in a technical field, or military service is heavily preferred. 13 years of manufacturing or industrial maintenance experience (including hydraulics, pneumatics...

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Lab Technician, Sturgeon Bay - Limited Term

  • Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
  • Sturgeon, PA (16 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Sturgeon, PA (16 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 14 days ago

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a nationally recognized and locally trusted college dedicated to advancing the success of all students and economic vitality of the communities we serve...

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Operating Technician Production

  • AccentCare, Inc.
  • United, PA (23 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 15 days ago
  • United, PA (23 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 15 days ago

RESPONSIBILITIES Operate paint making control systems and manufacturing equipment such as high-speed dispersers (HSDs), filling machines, pumps, valves, robotics, case packers, labelers, forklifts,...

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Operating Technician Batchmaker

  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • United, PA (23 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 17 days ago
  • United, PA (23 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 17 days ago

View More Jobs Operating Technician Batchmaker Lebanon, PA, United States JOB DESCRIPTION This position is an essential part of Sherwin's manufacturing team. This position follows detailed...

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Technician, Service

  • Global Industrial
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 20 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 20 days ago

Visually inspects, tests, and listens to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions. Discusses machine operation variation with customers to diagnose problem and repair machines....

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Electrical-Mechanical Technician, Manufacturing

  • Addison Group
  • Irwin, PA (9 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Irwin, PA (9 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 20 days ago

, and commissioning to ensure successful project completion and on-time delivery Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems Collaborate with Sales, Service, Machine...

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Production Sanitation Technician - $17 - $20/hour

  • DeLallo
  • Penn, PA (14 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Penn, PA (14 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Penn Production - Penn, PA 15675Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: NoneTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: AfternoonJob Category:...

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Operating Technician

  • Vanguard
  • United, PA (23 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • United, PA (23 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

RESPONSIBILITIES Operate paint-making control systems and manufacturing equipment such as High-speed dispersers (HSDs), pumps, valves, robotics, filling machines, case packers, labelers, and forklifts...

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Operating Technician Shipping and Receiving

  • Kurt J. Lesker Company
  • United, PA (23 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • United, PA (23 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

one (1) year of work experience monitoring the quality of raw materials and/or finished goods Have at least one (1) year of work experience operating packaging equipment such as robotics, filling machines...

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Industrial Maintenance Technician (1st Shift)

  • Kopp Glass
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 30+ days ago

Kopp Glass, a Pittsburgh-based manufacturer of high-performance, custom glass products, is seeking to hire an Industrial Maintenance Technician with a focus on mechanical systems to play a key role...

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Clean Room Technician

  • Aerotek
  • Cheswick, PA (15 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cheswick, PA (15 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

Stand on the assembly line to remove syringes from boxes and prepare them for further processing....

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Demographic Data for Pittsburgh, PA

Moving to Pittsburgh, PA? Find some basic demographic data about Pittsburgh, PA below.


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Salary for Maintenance Technician Jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

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 Pittsburgh, PA offer the following education background
High School or GED
30.3%
Bachelor's Degree
24.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.1%
Associate's Degree
14.4%
Master's Degree
10.1%
Some College
2.2%
Some High School
1.0%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Maintenance Technicians in Pittsburgh, PA
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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