Maintenance Technician

Energizer · Vandalia, OH

Level: Technician
Team: Reliability
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 2+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: 7 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Energizer (industrial) in Vandalia, OH. MM2 works independently on common mechanical issues, completes preventive maintenance (PM) with high quality and documentation, and supports equipment uptime and safety through standard procedures and continuous improvement.

They ask for: 2+ years · degree required
Tools it names: Root cause

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in Ohio: typical posted base $51k–$63k.

Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 158 maintenance technician openings in Ohio, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 165 other live reliability postings in Ohio.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)

Skills these teams ask for most

PLC 46%
Team leadership 44%
Welding 34%
✓ Root cause 25%

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This plant: Energizer in Vandalia

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Maintenance Technician at Energizer in other locations

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Garrettsville, OH

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Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair automated production/packaging equipment: conveyors, fillers, cappers, labelers, cartoners/case packers, palletizers, and auxiliary systems. Diagnose and correct issues involving mechanical power transmission: bearings, chains, belts, sprockets, pulleys, shafts, couplings, gearboxes, guards, and machine adjustments. Support line changeovers and startups by correcting mechanical causes of defects, jams, and interruptions. Perform assigned PM work on schedule (lubrication, inspection, adjustments, replacements) and document results in the CMMS. Identify developing failures and recommend corrective actions or PM improvements to reduce repeat downtime. Support reliability efforts by participating in root cause problem solving (e.g., 5-Why) and corrective action follow-through. Troubleshoot pneumatic systems (FRLs, tubing/fittings, valves, cylinders) including air leaks and performance issues; safely isolate and depressurize systems per procedure. Support basic mechanical aspects of pumps/valves/piping as assigned (e.g., seals, couplings, mounting and alignment) consistent with site scope. Use precision measurement tools as needed (e.g., calipers, micrometers, dial indicators) to verify fit, alignment, and wear. Must have the ability to work occasional overtime and weekends.

High school diploma or GED required. 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience OR demonstrated equivalent capability through technical training and/or relevant experience. Technical

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This is Energizer Holdings, Inc. Energizer Holdings responsibly creates products to make lives easier and more enjoyable. To do this, we lean into our culture as an organization – we win together, while serving each other, with a willingness to act boldly, all while doing right. Our colleagues hail from all backgrounds, nationalities and walks of life, but our shared mission and purpose make us one team. Because we’re a global organization, you will always have opportunities to learn, grow and develop in your career. We support flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Position Summary 2nd Shift: 3PM - 11PM Shift Differential: $2.50 The Maintenance Mechanic 2 (MM2) is an intermediate-level industrial maintenance technician responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining production and packaging equipment in a high-speed liquid filling, manufacturing, and packaging environment. MM2 works independently on common mechanical issues, completes preventive maintenance (PM) with high quality and documentation, and supports equipment uptime and safety through standard procedures and continuous improvement.