Maintenance Technician (3rd Shift)

HYDAC TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION · Bethlehem, PA

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Level: Technician
Team: Reliability
Experience asked: 3+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: Recently

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at HYDAC TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION (industrial) in Bethlehem, PA. You will.

They ask for: 3+ 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 $54k–$84k.

Median of the low and high ends of 38 live postings that list pay, out of 1903 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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

How this role compares

Against 84 other live reliability postings in Pennsylvania.

Experience asked: Less than usual (3+ vs 4+)

Skills these teams ask for most

Team leadership 56%
✓ Welding 35%
PLC 32%

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

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coveragePromotion path mentioned

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How to get in at this plant

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Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at HYDAC TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Full description from HYDAC TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONAs posted on their careers site.Show

You will make an impact in this role by

◆Work with the Production, Engineering, and R&D on product/process development.
◆Update and maintain any existing maintenance software.
◆Troubleshoot and repair all production equipment malfunctions and recommend changes to increase equipment reliability.

Requirements

To be considered for the Maintenance Technician (3rd Shift) role, you must have the following minimum

qualifications

✓A High School or GED diploma is required.
✓Technical training in technical fields including electrical, etc. preferred.
✓1-3 years of facilities/maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting.
✓Preferred basic mathematics and algebra required. College level algebra, trigonometry, and/or geometry preferred.
✓2 years’ experience basic PC/Windows operation required.
✓Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.
✓Industrial electricity, programmable logic controllers, pneumatics, hydraulics, ultrasonic welding, machine tool.
✓Must have excellent reason and decision-making skills.
✓Must be able to understand written and verbal instruction in English.
✓Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in English to coworkers.
✓Safety and Personal Protective Equipment: Must adhere to all safety rules in force for the location you are in while performing your job responsibilities. This includes at a customer or supplier location. Must meet

requirements

for PPE in specific manufacturing areas when you are in those areas including safety shoes and safety glasses.

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HYDAC offers employees a comprehensive medical/dental/vision plan, paid holidays, PTO, 401k with company matching, FSA account, short term disability and life insurance, and pet insurance.

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Description

HYDAC is a family-owned and operated business with a vibrant and rewarding working environment for our employees across the country. Our goal is to provide quality products, components and services that meet our customer expectations while being committed to the protection and preservation of our environment. HYDAC’s passionate team designs and manufactures a comprehensive line of innovative and reliable solutions optimized any demand our customers require.

As a Maintenance Technician (3rd Shift), you will

•Analyze mechanical and operational problems on equipment and plans for and takes corrective action. You will make necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality.
•Complete light electrical work and minor forklift maintenance.
•Provide repair and maintenance of a wide variety of automated, semi-automated, and manual production equipment.
•Support process improvement, quality improvement, and safety efforts.