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Maintenance Electrical Instrumentation Technician

Avient · Greenville, NC

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Industry
Chemicals
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Avient (chemicals) in Greenville, NC.

Tools it names
PLC, Welding, SAP

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in North Carolina: typical posted base $71k–$97k.

Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 140 maintenance technician openings in North Carolina, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 144 other live reliability postings in North Carolina.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $75k–$96k, from 7 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 43%
  • ✓ PLC 42%
  • ✓ Welding 37%
  • Root cause 23%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

At a glance

Training programLifts up to 55 lbs

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This plant: Avient in Greenville

1 other open role at this site.

Full description from AvientAs posted on their careers site.Show

Essential Functions

  • ◆Show behavior in line with the SHE and Security risks and agreed controls, including being compliant to Avient requirements, rules, and procedures.
  • ◆Assures that all employees follow established occupational safety rules, housekeeping, Hazmat regulations, JSAs and SOPs.
  • ◆Address and report person(s) behaving in a SHE and Security irresponsible manner and document observed risks.
  • ◆Ensure all work is conducted in a safe and effective manner and all applicable procedures and policies are followed. Take action to correct unsafe acts, systems, and procedures.
  • ◆Abides by Avient Protective Materials procedures/policies regarding security, inclusive of: employee security agreements; use of non-disclosure agreements with outside parties; control of Avient Protective Materials intellectual property limited to a “need to know” only basis; no unauthorized use of cell phones, cameras, computers or APM property; reporting security threats and incidents; proper control of APM property and keys.
  • ◆Perform repairs and preventive/predictive maintenance on equipment from written instructions, sketches, plans, diagrams, oral descriptions, or self-determined job

requirements

based on observed conditions.

  • ✓Troubleshoot operational problems from field devices all the way to DCS I/O to minimize equipment downtime.
  • ✓Document conditions, actions, procedures and results of work, tests or inspections performed as required by Company policies and procedures.
  • ✓Document work performed on production equipment by maintaining accurate records or logs.
  • ✓Comply with all departmental work instructions, safety guidelines and regulations.
  • ✓Maintain and upgrade technical and non-technical skills through participation in company and outside training programs. Assist with the training of other employees as directed.
  • ✓Maintain and repair, as necessary, equipment/components/calibrations associated with Dyneema® production facilities.
  • ✓It is the responsibility of each employee to work in a safe and responsible manner to create an injury-free and incident-free workplace.
  • ✓Comply with all job-related safety and other training requirements.
  • ✓Maintain annual training

requirements

on hazardous waste by reviewing DYNPRO SHE DYN 653 and general awareness presentation. Specific job holders will complete more detailed training as well.

  • ✓Perform other duties as assigned.

qualifications

to read, understand, apply and communicate written and verbal information regarding handling and managing hazardous wastes. Training is required within six months of worker assuming duty, and once a year thereafter. Worker is responsible for proper handling, documentation, inspection and transporting around the facility of hazardous wastes. Worker may also be responsible for responding to emergencies involving hazardous waste.

Responsibilities

  • ◆Completes projects with minimal guidance showing a proactive attitude to design and installations.
  • ◆Troubleshoots mechanical devices in operation. Dismantles and examines devices to gain access to and remove defective parts. Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments, repairs or replaces defective parts.
  • ◆Troubleshoots and repairs input/output devices using PLC systems.
  • ◆Troubleshoots, completes, designs, upgrades and installs electrical equipment, circuits and systems.
  • ◆Troubleshoots, repairs/replace electrical components at the component level.
  • ◆Sets up and operates shop machinery such as lathe, drill press, grinders, band saws, cutting torch, welder. etc. Uses hand tools and pneumatic tools to modify or repair parts and equipment.
  • ◆Installs new or repairs/modify hydraulic and pneumatic equipment as needed.
  • ◆Improves reliability and uptime of all equipment. Takes a proactive approach to equipment issues with a preventive maintenance mentality.
  • ◆Operates the cooling water and waste water system in compliance with EPA regulations.
  • ◆Operates forklift and hydraulic working platform as needed.
  • ◆Researches supplies, parts and machines needed to complete work orders.
  • ◆Assists in organizing and maintaining an accurate inventory of parts.
  • ◆Performs and documents work orders and preventative maintenance tasks as assigned.
  • ◆Documents work completed. Contributes to upkeep and updating of required paperwork such as records, maintenance logs, documents, manuals, drawings, PM logs, etc.
  • ◆Supports the vision, mission and guiding principles of the company.
  • ◆Follows applicable ISO, Safety, Health and Environmental rules and guidelines while performing any procedure.
  • ◆Maintains departmental housekeeping standards.
  • ◆As needed, covers for Maintenance Supervisor when Supervisor is not present.
  • ◆Other duties as assigned.
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Shift Schedule: 4 10-Hour Shifts

The Maintenance Mechanic E/I maintains production equipment for the Avient Protective Materials site. Perform repairs, calibrations and preventive/predictive maintenance work at a proficient level to minimize production downtime while maintaining excellent safety, human relations, and environmental standards.

Authorities

  • •Authorized to approve work permits per details included in DYNPRO SHE DYN 026. If so authorized, employee must maintain necessary refresher training to participate in these activities.

Projects or Special Assignments

  • •Operational Excellence Roles
  • •SAP Roles (as required)

This position involves work with (supervision of) and/or handling hazardous materials and waste at the Avient Protective Materials (Greenville, NC) work site. Worker has the appropriate

Physical/Environ. Demands

  • •While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk and/or hear, and taste or smell.
  • •Occasionally required to sit.
  • •The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds and occasionally handle up to 250 pounds

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