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Plant Maintenance Technician
Keep Our Operations Running. Build Your Career.
Novamet Specialty Products is looking for a motivated Plant Maintenance Technician to join our team. If you enjoy troubleshooting equipment, solving mechanical problems, and working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.
This is an opportunity to work with a company that values safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement while offering competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth.
What You'll Do
Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment to minimize downtime.
Perform welding, fabrication, and equipment modifications as needed.
Work closely with Production to ensure equipment reliability and efficient plant operations.
Complete maintenance records and recommend improvements to equipment and maintenance processes.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment while following all company safety policies.
What We're Looking For
Previous industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience preferred.
Welding and fabrication experience.
Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
Supervisory or leadership experience is a plus.
Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
What We Offer
Competitive Pay
$20.00–$30.00 per hour, based on experience.
Quarterly Bonus Program
Performance- and profit-based bonuses.
Outstanding Benefits
401(k) with up to a 5% company match.
Company-paid life insurance.
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
100% employer-paid dental insurance.
Health, vision, and Health Savings Account (HSA) options with company contributions.
Paid Time Off
1 week after Year 1
2 weeks after Year 2
3 weeks after Year 3
10 paid holidays annually
Work Schedule
Monday–Thursday: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Friday: 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Employee Perks
On-site fitness room
Local gym membership discounts
Quarterly employee events
Employee recognition programs
Tennessee Titans ticket drawings
Opportunities for training and career advancement
Join the Novamet Team
At Novamet Specialty Products, you'll be part of a team committed to safety, quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to make an impact and build a rewarding career in industrial maintenance, we'd like to meet you.
Apply today and become part of a company where your skills make a difference every day.
Novamet Specialty Products Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and respected.
About Novamet Specialty Products Corporation
At Novamet, our mission is to develop, produce, and distribute metal powders and advanced materials that meet or exceed the most exacting specifications. We are dedicated to operational excellence, technological growth, environmental stewardship, and fostering strong relationships with our communities, employees, customers, and suppliers. Through collaborative partnerships, we aim to provide the materials that empower our customers to create durable, high performing and environmentally conscious products that improve lives and the world in which we live.Plant Maintenance Technician Jobs by Experience Level
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Who's Hiring
- Vulcan Materials Company25
- WM19
- SRM Concrete15
- Smithfield Foods14
- Vestis9
Top Industries Hiring
- Chemicals & Materials12
- Manufacturing6
- Food & Beverage5
- Mining & Natural Resources5
- Energy3
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in plant maintenance technician jobs.
- 2-5 years of hands-on industrial or facilities maintenance experience
- Ability to read and interpret electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics
- Experience troubleshooting PLCs, motors, and variable frequency drives
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification or willingness to obtain it
- High school diploma or GED, with vocational or technical training preferred
- Physical ability to lift 50 pounds and work in confined or elevated spaces
Tips for Your Plant Maintenance Technician Job Search
Tailor your resume to the equipment
List the specific machinery and systems you've maintained, such as PLCs, hydraulic presses, or conveyor lines. Hiring managers scan for exact equipment matches, so vague phrases like 'industrial machinery' won't get you as far as brand and model names.
Highlight certifications above your work history
Certs like OSHA 10, OSHA 30, or a journeyman electrician license often matter more than years of experience to screening software. Place them in a dedicated section near the top of your resume so they're seen before a recruiter reads a single job title.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists plant maintenance technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by shift type before you apply
Many plant maintenance roles are rotating, night, or weekend shifts. Reading shift details before applying saves you from an offer you can't accept, and it signals to the interviewer that you've thought through the schedule requirements seriously.
Prepare a troubleshooting story for interviews
Interviewers almost always ask about a breakdown you diagnosed and fixed under pressure. Have one concrete example ready: what failed, how you identified the cause, what you did, and how long the repair took. Specific timelines make your answer credible.
Negotiate your on-call terms, not just base pay
On-call expectations vary widely between plants, and some roles carry heavy after-hours obligations that aren't listed in the posting. Ask during the offer stage how often technicians are called in outside scheduled hours and whether that time is compensated separately.
Plant Maintenance Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most plant maintenance technicians?
The most active employers for plant maintenance technicians right now are Vulcan Materials Company, WM, and SRM Concrete, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Manufacturing and food processing facilities tend to post the highest volumes year-round.
How many plant maintenance technician jobs are remote?
About 4% of plant maintenance technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting that most of the role requires physical presence on the plant floor. The sub-areas most likely to allow partial remote work are administrative maintenance planning, work order management, and reliability reporting roles that combine field work with desk-based documentation.
How do you become a plant maintenance technician?
Start by completing a vocational or technical program in industrial maintenance, electrical systems, or mechatronics at a community college or trade school. From there, pursue entry-level positions as a maintenance helper or general technician to build hands-on equipment experience. Earn certifications in electrical safety or HVAC as you go, and focus on learning to read schematics and use CMMS software, which most employers expect within your first year on the job.
Can you get hired as a plant maintenance technician with little experience?
Yes, many plants hire candidates with limited formal experience if they have a relevant technical certificate, strong mechanical aptitude, and demonstrated comfort with tools and equipment. Applying to roles titled maintenance helper, utility technician, or facilities technician is a practical entry point. Volunteering for overtime or cross-training in your first role builds the equipment hours that mid-level positions require, often faster than additional schooling would.
What does the plant maintenance technician interview process look like?
Most hiring processes start with a phone screen focused on your equipment background and shift availability. A skills or trade test is common at mid-size and large manufacturing sites, covering electrical theory, basic hydraulics, or schematic reading. A final in-person interview typically includes a plant walk-through where you may be asked to identify components or describe how you'd approach a hypothetical breakdown. Reference checks and a physical or drug screen usually follow a verbal offer.
Where can I find and apply to plant maintenance technician jobs?
You can find and apply to plant maintenance technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your equipment experience and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and availability.
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