Industrial Maintenance Technician - 2-2-3 Night Shift
Bosch · Lincolnton, NC
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 2 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Bosch (automotive) in Lincolnton, NC. Troubleshoot, install, and repair all aspects of Automatic, Robotic, and CNC machinery.
- Tools it names
- PLC, Robotics, CNC, Welding, SAP
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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.
North Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 82 other live reliability postings in North Carolina.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 47%
- ✓ PLC 46%
- ✓ Welding 33%
- Tooling 24%
- EHS / safety 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Robotics, CNC, SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Full description from BoschAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
- •Troubleshoot, install, and repair all aspects of Automatic, Robotic, and CNC machinery.
- •Troubleshoot and repair Automated Paint Lines, Setting Presses, Automated Welders, CNC Grinders, Robots, and other complex machinery.
- •Duties may include: supporting all aspects of equipment and machinery; including PLC programming and program modifications, programming of HMI’s and servo controllers.
- •Jog, and reset Fanuc and Denso Robots.
- •Teach / Touch up Robot positions to correct material handling paths.
- •Plan and install primary and secondary controls, diagnose electrical/electronic problems, replace or repair parts, detect and replace defective control modules, test units for proper function, and make final adjustments.
- •Prepare wiring diagram to record changes.
- •Make mechanical repairs as necessary. Some work and repairs require mechanical repairs, and all techs do this no matter of pay grade.
- •Support the daily continuous improvement activities.
- •Enter all work completed / in progress into SAP work order system.
- •Any Other duties as deemed necessary to support production.
- •Minimum of four years experience in a similar manufacturing environment working with Control Systems, PLC's, CNC Controls, Robots, PC's and HMI's.
- •Working knowledge of prints, schematics, and equipment documentation for installation, modification and repair of production equipment.
- •Working knowledge of machine communications including understanding of communication cables and LAN components.
- •Full competency in working safely in electrical control panels of various voltage levels.
- •Qualified to work in electrical panels of 3-phase 480 volts and lower using all proper safety procedures and PPE. This will be verified by a practical demonstration before you can work in any panel.
- •Good computer, problem solving, and interpersonal skills.
- •Mechanical aptitude.
- •Communication, Teamwork, and strong customer service skills.
- •Prior Robot Schools is a strong plus. (certificate required to operate and teach robots.)
