Maintenance Technician
Anduril Industries · Ashville, OH
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 16 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Anduril Industries (aerospace & defense) in Ashville, OH. Troubleshoot, program adjustments, and support industrial robotics, including teach pendant operation, mastering, calibration, and mechanical rebuilds.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- 5S, TPM, Root cause, PLC, Robotics, Automation
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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 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 108 other live reliability postings in Ohio.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 4+)
Typical $77k–$107k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 48%
- ✓ PLC 41%
- ✓ Welding 34%
- ✓ Root cause 22%
- ✓ EHS / safety 20%
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This plant: Anduril Industries in Ashville
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Full description from Anduril IndustriesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
What you'll do
- ◆Equipment Commissioning, Line Setup & Integration
- ◆New Line Installation: Assist with mechanical assembly, precision leveling, anchoring, routing, and drop-in placement of new production machinery.
- ◆Commissioning Support: Partner closely with internal engineers and external OEM/integrators during the start up of new production lines.
- ◆Baseline Establishment: Help build our maintenance infrastructure from scratch by assisting in creating new standard operating procedures (SOPs), spare parts inventories, and Preventative Maintenance (PM) schedules.
- ◆Automation, Robotics & Electrical
- ◆Troubleshoot, program adjustments, and support industrial robotics, including teach pendant operation, mastering, calibration, and mechanical rebuilds.
- ◆Diagnose and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) to trace I/O, resolve hardware faults, and safely execute program resets.
- ◆Troubleshoot electrical components up to 480V 3-phase, including servo drives, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), sensors, proximity switches, and safety circuits.
- ◆Interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, P&IDs, and technical equipment manuals.
- ◆Conveyance & General Mechanical Machinery
- ◆Perform preventive and reactive maintenance on high-speed conveyance systems (belt, roller, chain, overhead), sorting systems, and automated transfer systems.
- ◆Diagnose, repair, and replace mechanical components including gearboxes, motors, drive assemblies, bearings, shafts, belts, and pulleys.
- ◆Troubleshoot and rebuild pneumatic and hydraulic systems (cylinders, valves, manifolds, regulators, and compressors).
- ◆Perform basic machining, fabrication, and welding repairs as needed to support production continuity.
- ◆Preventative Maintenance & Continuous Improvement
- ◆Execute rigorous Preventative Maintenance (PM) schedules using our Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to document work orders, parts usage, and root-cause solutions.
- ◆Perform rapid root-cause failure analysis (RCFA) to prevent repeat breakdowns.
- ◆Actively participate in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and 5S initiatives.
- ◆Adhere strictly to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Arc Flash safety (NFPA 70E), OSHA regulations, and company safety standards.
- ◆Collaborate with cross-functional teams, which requires regular interaction with production and manufacturing stakeholders and frequently working directly on the production floor.
Required qualifications
- ✓Minimum 3–5+ years of experience as an Industrial Maintenance Technician, Electro-Mechanical Technician, or Mechatronics Technician in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
- ✓Demonstrated proficiency troubleshooting both mechanical and electrical systems.
- ✓Hands-on experience with industrial automation, PLCs, and 6-axis robotics.
- ✓Proven experience repairing complex automated conveyance systems.
- ✓Strong knowledge of NFPA 70E, NEC standards, and safe work practices around 480V systems.
- ✓Proficient in the use of standard hand/power tools, precision measurement equipment (calipers, micrometers, dial indicators), and electrical test equipment (multimeters, megohmmeters).
- ✓Must be able to work the designated shift (1st or 2nd) and be available for occasional overtime or weekend support as production schedules require.
- ✓U.S. citizenship is required pursuant to contractual obligations.
Preferred qualifications
- ✓Associate degree or vocational certification in Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related discipline.
- ✓Formal certifications in FANUC, KUKA, ABB, or Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley systems.
- ✓Experience in high-reliability industries such as aerospace, defense, automotive, or high-speed packaging.
- ✓MIG/TIG welding and manual mill/lathe machining experience.
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Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
About the job
As a Production Maintenance Technician at Arsenal 1, you will be the backbone of our manufacturing reliability. You will be responsible for ensuring maximum uptime, performance, and safety of all production assets. This is a multi-craft role requiring hands-on troubleshooting and repair across advanced automation, industrial robotics, automated conveyance, PLCs, and general mechanical machinery.
We are actively hiring across both First and Second Shifts for highly skilled technicians who thrive in fast-paced, high-tech manufacturing environments.
Hourly Rate
- •T1 Hourly Rate: $23/hr
- •T2 Hourly Rate: $27/hr
- •T3 Hourly Rate: $31.50/hr
- •Your job level will be tailored to your individual qualifications, including your job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.
Shift 1
- •5 AM to 1:30 PM (8h + 30m lunch)
- •Break 8 AM | Lunch 11-11:30 | Break 12:30 PM
Shift 2
- •1 PM - 9:30 PM (8h + 30m lunch)
- •Break: 4 PM | Lunch 7 - 7:30 PM | Break 8:30 PM
Overlap: 1:00 - 1:30 PM (30 min handoff)