Maintenance Technician
Federal Signal · Albuquerque, NM
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 50+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 18 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Federal Signal (industrial) in Albuquerque, NM. On electrical or mechanical systems and shop equipment under the direction of the Maintenance Lead and/or Plant Manager - Production.
- They ask for
- 50+ years
- Tools it names
- Welding
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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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.
New Mexico plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 10 other live reliability postings in New Mexico.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (50+ vs 6+)
Similar roles usually ask 6+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 64%
- PLC 27%
- ✓ Welding 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
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This plant: Federal Signal in Albuquerque
1 other open role at this site.
- Mechanical Assembly Technician · Reliability · Technician
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Full description from Federal SignalAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Requirements
- ✓Knowledge of high voltage/AC (120, 230, 277, and 480 volt) experience or knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and DC electric. Licensed of Certified Electrician would be a plus
- ✓Knowledge of plumbing (PVC, copper, and black pipe)
- ✓Demonstrate mechanical ability and/or aptitude to perform heavy equipment assembly repair and maintenance on machines such as, (not limited to) forklifts, press breaks, and cranes
- ✓Ability to troubleshoot with welders, mig guns, and other small tools
- ✓Ability to perform simple repair welds
- ✓Basic knowledge of reading and writing
- ✓Ability to read and understand warning and safety regulations
- ✓Capable of standing, bending, and climbing for long periods of time
- ✓Capable of lifting up to forty pounds. Situations may require operating equipment to lift miscellaneous parts
- ✓Capable of working in various weather conditions
- ✓Capable of working around high noise levels
- ✓Capable of working in high places on a lift and in confined spaces.
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The Maintenance Technician position is responsible for the skilled, competent, quality repair, and maintenance of Ground Force/Mega Worldwide of Albuquerque facilities and equipment. Starting wage $23-$28/hour depending on experience.
The Maintenance Technician performs highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives. The role of facilities maintenance technicians also carries out preventive and corrective maintenance job duties on electrical or mechanical systems and shop equipment under the direction of the Maintenance Lead and/or Plant Manager - Production.
Position
Hazards
- •High voltage electrical hazards
- •Hazards associated with high-speed machines, rotating blades, and gears
- •Hazards associated with working on ladders and man lifts
Expectations
All employees are expected to interact with other members of the organization in a professional and respectful manner, with the goal of producing on-time and high-quality work being the highest priority. All employees must maintain excellent communication with supervisors and engineers and a professional attitude and approach to issues within the company.
We are a drug free workplace and require pre-employment testing.
Benefits of Employment
In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, and 401(k) with matching contributions. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.
About Us
We are a “Solution Driven” manufacturer for the mining industry. At Ground Force/Mega Worldwide of Albuquerque we design, engineer and manufacture the World’s Finest Mine Support Equipment. We offer a diverse product line for surface & underground mining and have trucks working in over 60 countries worldwide. We have been providing our customers and dealers with custom solutions for over 50 years. Our history of innovation and strong customer relationships around the world prove us a World Leader in our industry. For more information, visit www.gfworldwide.com .
Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com .