Maintenance Technician - LEAD ($2500 SIGN ON BONUS)
Niche Polymer LLC · Heath, OH
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Niche Polymer LLC (industrial) in Heath, OH.
- Tools it names
- PLC, Machining, Welding, EHS / safety
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in Ohio: typical posted base $58k–$75k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 176 maintenance technician openings in Ohio, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 183 other live reliability postings in Ohio.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $71k–$107k, from 10 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 45%
- ✓ Team leadership 42%
- ✓ Welding 34%
- Root cause 23%
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Full description from Niche Polymer LLCAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Perform routine, preventative, and predictive maintenance on production equipment and facility systems.
- ◆Troubleshoot and repair conveyors, pneumatic systems, hydraulics, motors, gearboxes, and electrical/electronic controls.
- ◆Carry out in-house fabrication, welding, and machining tasks as needed for equipment repairs or modifications.
- ◆Safely operate shop tools, including grinders, drills, saws, welding equipment, and measuring instruments.
- ◆Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and control issues to quickly restore production.
- ◆Assist in installation, setup, and commissioning of new machinery and equipment.
- ◆Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and spare parts inventory.
- ◆Follow all company safety policies and ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
- ◆Collaborate and communicate with engineering support teams to improve equipment performance and reliability.
Qualifications
- ✓Proven ability to use hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and fabrication tools.
- ✓Strong knowledge of conveyors, pneumatics, electrical control systems, and mechanical repairs(REQUIRED).
- ✓Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
- ✓Basic understanding of PLCs, sensors, and electronic troubleshooting preferred.
- ✓Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- ✓Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- ✓Flexibility to work overtime
Requirements
EDUCATION : A high school diploma or GED; or up to five years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Role required to regularly stand, use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Must be comfortable occasionally working at heights in compliance with safety standards.
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Description
JOB SUMMARY: We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Supervisor/Technician with supervisory experience, to join our manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with conveyors, pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics, and preventative maintenance, along with the ability to perform in-house fabrication using standard shop tools. Must have a focus on production and meeting customer expectations. Role is at a growing start-up facility.