Maintenance Technician III Mfg Indirect -Truss
Builders FirstSource · Berlin, NJ
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Builders FirstSource (industrial) in Berlin, NJ.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree preferred
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $62k–$88k.
Median of the low and high ends of 74 live postings that list pay, out of 2992 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 39 other live reliability postings in New Jersey.
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 53%
- PLC 48%
- Welding 28%
- EHS / safety 25%
- FDA / GMP 23%
- SAP 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Responsibilities
Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance
requirements
on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions. Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical and electrical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments. Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts. Determines changes in dimensional
requirements
of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments. Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges. Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance. Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment. Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt. Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results. Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests. Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications; establishing personal networks. Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Performs building, lighting, and plumping repairs for Facility as needed. SUPERVISORY
Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements
listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Associate’s degree preferred; 5 years of related experience Or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid driver’s license COMPETENCIES Ethical Conduct Problem Solving/Analysis Technical Capacity Attention to detail Knowledge of industry safety practices Knowledgeable in the use of a variety of hand and power tools Language Skills-The ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. The ability to print and speak simple sentences. Reasoning Ability-Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to work flexible hours including over time as needed. May be required to drive to other facilities. Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Frequently required to sit. Occasionally required to climb or balance and talk or hear. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock. Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate At BFS, we want you and your career to be greater than what you ever could have expected. Our supportive, people -first culture will build you up and empower you to do more, be more, and become better every day. Join us and see what’s possible when you can rise to new challenges, learn new skills, and add to your career tool belt every day. In addition to the base wage listed, team members are also eligible to earn an additional incentive subject to changes in plan design and documents and in accordance with applicable law. Eligibility and the amount of the incentive varies based on the terms and conditions of the locations’ active incentive plan for the respective year. At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple — provide
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Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. The #1 name in our industry, we help make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day. At BFS, you’ll be equipped with all the tools, training, and resources you need, and you’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons. Under minimal supervision the Maintenance Technician III is a senior level position and is responsible for conducting machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs and preventive maintenance service with high efficiency. Performs duties under the direction of the Maintenance Manager and Leads. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
