Maintenance Technician, Rotating Equipment

CF Industries · Claremore, OK

Level: Technician
Team: Reliability
Experience asked: 2+ years
Industry: Chemicals
Posted: 30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at CF Industries (chemicals) in Claremore, OK. By joining CF, you will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work and you’ll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and.

They ask for: 2+ years

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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.

Oklahoma plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 26 other live reliability postings in Oklahoma.

Experience asked: Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Team leadership 63%
PLC 30%
Welding 30%

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

It asks for 2+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Lifts up to 80 lbs

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This plant: CF Industries in Claremore

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Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician is a safety sensitive position that ensures the operational integrity of plant equipment by performing maintenance, repairs, and replacements. You will follow the already set safety rules and maintenance steps. You will report to the Maintenance Supervisor and belong to the Rotating Equipment/Millwright team and work onsite.

qualifications

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At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. Our employees are focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management. By joining CF, you will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work and you’ll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas. You’ll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and where you can be yourself at work, as part of an authentic team that encourages you to share your views and opinions. Our eight manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, an unparalleled storage, transportation and distribution network in North America, and logistics capabilities enabling a global reach underpin our strategy to leverage our unique capabilities to accelerate the world’s transition to clean energy.

Function

Maintenance

Position Overview

You Will

•Install, maintain, and repair machinery and equipment using various tools and equipment.
•Follow precise specifications in maintaining and troubleshooting plant machinery, including pumps, turbines, and compressors.
•Maintain a safe and clean working environment, including the upkeep of tools and equipment.
•Conduct diagnostic and preventive maintenance on mechanical components.
•Use diagnostic skills to identify and resolve equipment issues.
•Align shafts using appropriate measurement tools.
•Interpret repair manuals, procure parts, and follow manufacturer guidelines.
•Complete safe rigging and material handling operations.
•Contribute to tasks requiring climbing, use of safety gear, and operation of lifting devices.
•Coordinate with team members and provide training to peers as experience is gained.
•Follow directives and accomplish tasks independently.

You Have

•High School diploma or equivalent; post-secondary technical education is advantageous.
•2+ years of experience as a Maintenance Technician or Mechanic working with rotating equipment.
•Availability for overtime and emergency callouts.
•Physical ability to stand, walk, climb, and lift up to 80 lbs.
•Foster collaborative relationships.

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As part of our recruitment process, CF Industries may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence (“AI”) and machine learning technologies, to assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing candidates whose