Entry Level Plant Maintenance Technician Jobs
New grad plant maintenance technician jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where hands-on internship work or a vocational certificate can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Chemicals & Materials, Mining & Natural Resources, and Food & Beverage, with employers like Vulcan Materials Company, Koch Foods, and Martin Marietta hiring at this level now.
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Day Shift, 6: 00 AM-2:30 PM, Monday-Friday
Typical starting pay rate, $20.80/hr.-$24.00/hr.
What Can We Give You?
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Matching up to 4%, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, 10 Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, and more!
Plant Maintenance Technician I at Ditch Witch:
Install, inspect, maintain, modify, and repair company facilities, machinery, and/or mechanical systems. Skills include welding, hydraulics systems knowledge, plumbing, etc. Operate hand trucks, bridge cranes, hoists, forklifts, and other material moving equipment. Other duties as assigned.
What Will You Do?
- Safely operate various equipment, powered and manual, to maintain the company facilities.
- Possess good skills in multiple trades (Welding, Plumbing, Mechanical, etc.).
- Help maintain company equipment of all types.
- Be willing to work overtime as needed.
- Meet or exceed quality and safety expectations.
What Do You Need?
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Demonstrate good mechanical and welding skills.
- Demonstrate appropriate reading, clerical, and basic math skills.
- Be able to regularly handle items weighing up to 50 pounds, and occasionally handle items weighing in excess of 50 pounds.
- Have a good work record, including indications of strong self-motivation, reliable attendance, attention to quality, ability to learn new skills, and a cordial, cooperative personality.
- A safe, strong driving record.
- Have good observational and problem recognition skills.
Work Environment:
- Outside environment, (outdoors, with variable temperature and humidity, noise, and dirt).
- Manufacturing plant conditions (indoors, with variable temperature and humidity, noise, and dirt).
- Use of personal protective equipment including safety glasses, steel toe shoes, and hearing protection.
- Physical hazards such as powered vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic, pressurized gases and liquids, sharp objects, falling objects, moving machinery, electrical arc-welding equipment, and materials handling.
- Working with hazardous materials, including fuels, solvents, oils, grease, paints, cleaners, and pressurized gases and fluids.
- Workdays of up to 10 hours or more and occasional work on Saturdays.
- Multiple, extremely variable, and rapidly changing objectives and priorities.
- A high level of teamwork and cooperation with supervisors and co-workers.
The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.
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Who's Hiring
- Vulcan Materials Company12

- Koch Foods4

- Martin Marietta3

- Heidelberg Materials3

- Tyson Foods Incorporated2

Top Industries Hiring
- Chemicals & Materials18
- Mining & Natural Resources12
- Food & Beverage7
- Agriculture & Farming3
- Manufacturing2
Entry Level Plant Maintenance Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level plant maintenance technician job?
Employers hiring at the entry level typically look for a high school diploma or vocational certificate in industrial maintenance, electrical systems, or HVAC, plus any hands-on experience from internships, apprenticeships, or trade school labs. Familiarity with basic hand tools, preventive maintenance procedures, and safety protocols like lockout/tagout gives candidates a clear edge over those with classroom knowledge alone.
Which companies hire entry level plant maintenance technicians?
Companies hiring entry level plant maintenance technicians right now include Vulcan Materials Company, Koch Foods, and Martin Marietta, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Manufacturing plants, food processing facilities, and large distribution centers tend to hire most actively at this level because ongoing equipment upkeep creates consistent demand for new technicians.
Are there remote entry level plant maintenance technician jobs?
Yes, though most roles in this field are on-site by nature. About 0% of entry level plant maintenance technician openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions typically involve maintenance coordination, parts ordering, or documentation support rather than hands-on equipment repair.
Are these new grad plant maintenance technician jobs?
Yes, many of the openings listed here are new grad and junior roles that welcome recent graduates with 0 to 2 years of experience. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it lists internship experience, trade school completion, or a relevant vocational certificate as acceptable in place of full-time work history, signaling that employers are ready to train the right candidate.
Which industries hire the most entry level plant maintenance technicians?
Entry Level plant maintenance technician roles concentrate in Chemicals & Materials, Mining & Natural Resources, and Food & Beverage, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors rely on continuous equipment operation, so they build entry level pipelines to develop technicians who can grow into more specialized maintenance and reliability roles over time.