Maintenance Technician

Using mechanical skills to deliver high-quality products.

Education: Minimum of high school diploma; Preferred: Associate's degree.

Average annual salary: High school diploma: $56,100

Maintenance technicians are responsible for installing, calibrating, maintaining and repairing production equipment. They ensure that all process equipment and utilities are safe for use and meet quality standards.
Additionally, maintenance technicians record and report data to monitor energy consumption and track equipment history.

Main responsibilities include:

• Monitor mechanical and electrical systems
• Perform maintenance and repairs
• Ensure safety, productivity and quality
• Analyze data and recommend opportunities for improvement

Skills:

• Mechanical expertise required to repair and maintain process equipment
• Expertise in electrical and automated systems
• Analyze deviations to determine the root cause and propose corrective action

Personality:

• Detail-oriented
• Mechanical aptitude
• Service-minded