Maintenance Technician
AMETEK · Whitsett, NC
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 25 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at AMETEK (industrial) in Whitsett, NC.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- PLC, CNC
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1786 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
North Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 97 other live reliability postings in North Carolina.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 45%
- Team leadership 45%
- Welding 33%
- EHS / safety 26%
- Tooling 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for CNC, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Full description from AMETEKAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
What you will do
Install, maintain, and repair production machines and facility equipment.
Perform emergency and scheduled maintenance to minimize downtime.
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Conduct preventative maintenance and ensure equipment operates at peak efficiency.
Use tools, meters, and material handling equipment for diagnostics and repairs.
Read equipment manuals and follow work orders for maintenance tasks.
Ensure compliance with safety standards and maintain a clean work environment.
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Join our team as a Maintenance Technician , where you'll play a key role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our production and facility equipment. You'll troubleshoot, repair, and maintain machinery to support our business objectives in a safe and productive environment.
What we're looking for
High school diploma or equivalent.
3–5 years of experience in mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- •Experience with CNC machines.
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and ability to work under pressure.
- •Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
Proficiency in diagnostics, troubleshooting, and PLC programming.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Willingness to work various shifts and overtime as needed.
Safety-conscious with attention to detail.