
Maintenance Technician II
Dover · Smithfield, NC
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Dover (industrial) in Smithfield, NC. Independently troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical failures on production equipment.
- They ask for
- 7+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, PLC, Robotics, Automation, CNC, Welding
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $56k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1866 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 96 other live reliability postings in North Carolina.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (7+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 45%
- ✓ PLC 43%
- ✓ Welding 33%
- ✓ EHS / safety 27%
- Tooling 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Lean, Robotics, Automation, CNC, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Position Summary
The Maintenance Technician II is responsible for independently troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining complex mechanical and electrical systems throughout the manufacturing facility. This position serves as a highly skilled technician capable of diagnosing equipment failures involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, CNC, and automated systems while assisting in mentoring less experienced technicians.
Responsibilities
- ◆Independently troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical failures on production equipment.
- ◆Diagnose electrical issues using multimeters and electrical testing equipment.
- ◆Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
- ◆Troubleshoot 24VDC, 120VAC, 240VAC, and 480VAC control circuits.
- ◆Diagnose motors, motor starters, VFDs, overloads, relays, contactors, sensors, and control devices.
- ◆Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems including proportional valves, pumps, cylinders, manifolds, regulators, and controls.
- ◆Maintain CNC machinery and automated manufacturing equipment.
- ◆Perform precision mechanical repairs including alignment, bearings, gearboxes, couplings, and power transmission systems.
- ◆Assist in troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment by identifying input/output failures and supporting PLC diagnostics (programming experience preferred but not required).
- ◆Troubleshoot robotic and automated equipment as applicable.
- ◆Perform advanced preventive and predictive maintenance activities.
- ◆Install and commission new production equipment.
- ◆Recommend equipment improvements to increase reliability and reduce downtime.
- ◆Mentor Maintenance Technician I personnel.
- ◆Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E guidelines, and company safety procedures.
- ◆Maintain accurate maintenance records using CMMS software.
Qualifications
- ✓High school diploma or GED required.
- ✓Technical degree or industrial maintenance certification preferred.
- ✓4–7 years of industrial maintenance experience.
- ✓Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities.
- ✓Proficient with digital multimeters and electrical testing equipment.
- ✓Ability to diagnose AC/DC control circuits and industrial power distribution.
- ✓Ability to read electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, pneumatic prints, and machine documentation.
- ✓Working knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment.
- ✓Experience with CNC machinery, automation, conveyors, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems.
- ✓Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- ✓Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Requirements
- ✓Frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
- ✓Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and work in confined spaces.
- ✓Ability to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, and perform physically demanding work throughout the shift.
- ✓Ability to work overtime, weekends, and emergency call-ins as required.
Benefits
· Wages based on experience.
· Quarterly Bonus
· Three weeks of vacation (prorated first year)
· Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and 401k starts on first day
· Tuition Reimbursement
· Paid Holidays
· Onsite Gym for employee use
· Free Gatorade and Coffee
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.
This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.
We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work
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At Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS), we are taking fueling and convenience retail to the next level. We are passionate about cultivating excellence in everything we do, but what really fuels us is our people. They’re the heart of our company. As an employee, our promise to you is that you’ll work on new and innovative products and solutions, be mentored by managers and teammates who are collaborative, caring, and act with integrity, and have the opportunity to grow in ways that are meaningful to you. Unique and interesting projects – both locally and globally – will challenge you and allow you to pursue different and rewarding career paths.
We are #EnergizedByGrowth.
DFS is part of a legacy of leadership that spans back generations, made up of some of the most trusted, leading-edge brands in the industry. As part of Dover Corporation and with our talented, innovative, outstanding people, we are doing great things and redefining what is possible in fueling and convenience retail. Providing advanced fuel-dispensing equipment, including clean energy solutions, systems and payment, automatic tank gauging and wet stock-management solutions, DFS comprises the product brands of Wayne Fueling Systems, OPW Fuel Management Systems, ClearView, Tokheim, ProGauge, Fairbanks, LIQAL, AvaLAN, and Bulloch Technologies. Headquartered in Austin, TX, DFS has a significant technology development and manufacturing presence worldwide, including facilities in Brazil, China, India, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Preferred Skills
- +PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, or similar).
- +Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) troubleshooting.
- +Servo motor and motion control experience.
- +Welding and fabrication.
- +Predictive maintenance technologies (vibration analysis, thermography, etc.).
- +Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.
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