HVAC Maintenance Technician
BAE Systems · Nashua, NH
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Base pay
- $66k–$106k
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 12 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at BAE Systems (aerospace & defense) in Nashua, NH.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Base pay
- $66k–$106k
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in New Hampshire: typical posted base $66k–$106k. This one lists $66k–$106k.
Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 28 maintenance technician openings in New Hampshire, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
New Hampshire plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 27 other live reliability postings in New Hampshire.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 54%
- PLC 36%
- EHS / safety 36%
- Welding 29%
- FDA / GMP 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: BAE Systems in Nashua
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Full description from BAE SystemsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Installs and maintains a wide variety of pumps, blowers, motors, and other electronic manufacturing processing equipment.
- ◆Oversees the installation and movement of a variety of light, medium and heavy equipment.
- ◆Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, HVAC, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
- ◆Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
- ◆Works from blueprints, equipment drawings and schematics, manufacturers' specifications and literature. Selects materials and equipment for proper completion.
- ◆Ensures that the performance of these activities are well documented on work orders.
- ◆May be required to clean and service equipment that may contain hazardous substances and to participate in the sorting and accumulation of hazardous waste materials in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.
- ◆Performs other duties and
responsibilities
as may be assigned.
- ◆Full time onsite: Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time onsite.
Qualifications
Requires a High School or Trade School diploma / certificate or its equivalent, and at least five (5) years of industrial maintenance experience. Ability to operate hand and power tools. Must possess good electrical, mechanical, plumbing, analytical, and overall troubleshooting skills. Ability to obtain a secret clearance. Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and written). Ability to work independently and with other members of the team. Experience with preventive maintenance and repair of manufacturing and processing equipment. Ability to lift 40 pounds repeatedly.
Qualifications
Requires a High School or Trade School diploma / certificate or its equivalent, and at least 2-3 years of industrial maintenance experience. Ability to operate hand and power tools. Must possess good electrical, mechanical, plumbing, analytical, and overall troubleshooting skills. Ability to obtain a secret clearance. Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and written). Ability to work independently and with other members of the team. Experience with preventive maintenance and repair of manufacturing and processing equipment. Ability to lift 40 pounds repeatedly.
Qualifications
Requires a High School or Trade School diploma / certificate or its equivalent, and at least five (5) years of industrial maintenance experience. Ability to operate hand and power tools. Must possess good electrical, mechanical, plumbing, analytical, and overall troubleshooting skills. Ability to obtain a secret clearance. Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and written). Ability to work independently and with other members of the team. Experience with preventive maintenance and repair of manufacturing and processing equipment. Ability to lift 40 pounds repeatedly.
Pay Information
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home
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Job Description Equipment Maintenance & Repair Technician of Production Machinery (Full Time Onsite)
Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site.
This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.
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Purpose
The Preventative Maintenance technician position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes. Qualified candidate will have experience with environmental test chambers such as Thermotron, Thermal shock, Altitude, Heating and Cooling chambers and cascade systems. Candidate will also be experienced in handling refrigerants, brazing connections, and working with various controllers such as Thermotron 7800, 8800 & Watlow brand controllers.