Maintenance Technician
Anduril Industries · McHenry, MS
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 1+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Anduril Industries (aerospace & defense) in McHenry, MS. Perform a variety of maintenance tasks including diagnosing, repairing, rebuilding, or replacing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on plant equipment.
- They ask for
- 1+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Robotics, Automation, Welding
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in Mississippi: typical posted base $46k–$58k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 49 maintenance technician openings in Mississippi, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 49 other live reliability postings in Mississippi.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (1+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Welding 38%
- Team leadership 36%
- PLC 34%
- Tooling 24%
- EHS / safety 20%
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What you'll do
- ◆This position will perform a variety of maintenance tasks including diagnosing, repairing, rebuilding, or replacing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on plant equipment.
- ◆Technicians work as part of a team to safely perform preventive maintenance activities as well as answer break down calls in a production environment.
- ◆Maintenance Technician positions are multi-craft and training is provided to develop these skills.
- ◆Follow manufacturers' manuals to determine test and maintenance procedures.
- ◆Candidates must follow all safety rules, work hour regulations, and keep work areas in a clean and safe condition.
- ◆Compliance with quality and safety management requirements.
Required qualifications
- ✓1+ Year experience in successfully troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery.
- ✓Trade certification a plus (HVAC, Welding, Mechanical, Electrical)
- ✓Must be a U.S. citizen and be eligible to apply for and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
- ✓High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or degree in robotics or mechatronics preferred.
- ✓Experience with maintenance and repair of robotic and automation systems.
- ✓Proficient in reading technical documents and schematics.
- ✓Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
- ✓Physical ability to lift heavy objects and work in various conditions.
- ✓Willingness to work flexible hours, including emergency call-ins.
$32 — $42 USD
Benefits
At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits .
Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams
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No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.
- ✓Please always verify communications:
- ✓Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.
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