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Maintenance Technician · 259 open
The broadest category on the board — multi-craft techs handling troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repairs across production equipment. Electrical and PLC credentials are the fastest way up the pay scale.
See maintenance technician jobs →Maintenance Mechanic · 111 open
Multi-craft mechanics keep pumps, presses, and conveyors running — fluid-power credentials are what set resumes apart.
See maintenance mechanic jobs →Millwright · 5 open
Millwrights move, set, and align heavy equipment — rigging qualifications are the credential plants check first.
See millwright jobs →Industrial Electrician · 28 open
Plant electricians handle motors, drives, and power distribution — licensing and arc-flash training lead every listing.
See industrial electrician jobs →Controls & Instrumentation · 43 open
Controls and instrumentation techs troubleshoot automation — platform experience and calibration credentials command top pay.
See controls & instrumentation jobs →HVAC / Refrigeration · 42 open
HVAC/R techs run chillers, boilers, and process refrigeration — EPA 608 is legally required to handle refrigerants.
See hvac / refrigeration jobs →Reliability Technician · 12 open
Condition-monitoring specialists doing vibration analysis, thermography, and root-cause work — predictive maintenance credentials come up most.
See reliability technician jobs →Maintenance Welder · 1 open
Maintenance welders keep production equipment and process piping in service — AWS qualifications get you past the screen.
See maintenance welder jobs →Industrial maintenance jobs — FAQ
What is industrial maintenance?
Industrial maintenance is the work of keeping production equipment running — troubleshooting breakdowns, preventive maintenance, and repairs on the mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and control systems in plants, mills, and warehouses. It spans several trades, from multi-craft maintenance technicians and mechanics to specialized millwrights, industrial electricians, and controls techs.
What does a maintenance technician do?
A maintenance technician troubleshoots and repairs production equipment — diagnosing breakdowns, running preventive maintenance routes, and working on everything from conveyors and pumps to motors and basic controls. It's the broadest maintenance role and the most common way into the trade; most plants want multi-craft techs who can handle both mechanical and electrical work.
What are the highest paying maintenance jobs?
Industrial electricians and controls/instrumentation techs consistently top the pay range, because they're the hardest to hire for. Stacking electrical or PLC skills on top of mechanical experience is the fastest route up the pay scale.
Are there entry-level industrial maintenance jobs?
Yes — many plants hire entry-level techs and helpers and train them up, especially on 2nd and 3rd shift. Mechanical aptitude, a steady work history, and basic hand-tool skills are usually enough to start, and employers often pay for the training and certifications that move you up from there.