Maintenance Technician
Snelling · Fort Smith, AR
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 18+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 6 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Snelling (industrial) in Fort Smith, AR. Safety - Observes all safety procedures and policies; Reports potentially unsafe conditions to supervisor; Uses equipment and materials properly.
- They ask for
- 18+ years
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in Arkansas: typical posted base $46k–$70k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 31 maintenance technician openings in Arkansas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 33 other live reliability postings in Arkansas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (18+ vs 4+)
Typical $64k–$90k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 76%
- Welding 53%
- PLC 29%
- EHS / safety 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Cost reduction, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Job Summary
Maintenance Technicians are required to repair, maintain, build, overhaul and troubleshoot problems with various types of machines and equipment. As well as perform facility maintenance as needed.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Education & Experience
Must be at least 18 years of age to perform this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements
listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Responsibilities
- ◆Review maintenance work orders and P.M.’s and projects assigned daily to insure tasks are being completed in a timely manner.
- ◆Analyze any reoccurring problems with machinery & equipment and come up with permanent repair ideas and fixes and cost reduction.
- ◆Perform preventative & routine maintenance as scheduled in a timely manner.
- ◆The ability to look up repair parts via prints and/or spreadsheets, catalogs or online, or discuss with outside vendors and get quotes to fill out requisition forms to be approved for parts to be ordered.
- ◆Provide own tools.
- ◆Perform work on mechanical drive systems such as belts, pulleys, speed reducers, roller chain, sprockets, shafts, and bearings mostly used on conveyor systems and tables.
- ◆Must have strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical components and systems.
- ◆Operate lift truck, scissor lift, boom lift and other equipment as needed.
- ◆Follow all safety procedures and practices.
- ◆Must be able to operate and understand lockout/tagout procedures.
- ◆Responsible for housekeeping duties in the maintenance work area and any area where repairs are being made on the plant floor; this includes wiping down any machinery worked on.
- ◆Perform facility/building maintenance and repair and projects as needed and required in a timely manner.
- ◆Must follow all rules, policies, and procedures outlined in the company handbook.
- ◆Must have the ability to troubleshoot in electrical systems and components: 480-volts 3 phase, 220-volt single phase, 110 single phase, 24-volt AC and DC control voltage used on contactor, drives, photo eyes, proximity switches, coils, limit switches, safety switches, fuses and breakers.
- ◆Ability to replace failed electrical components as needed.
- ◆Hydraulic troubleshooting skills
- ◆Must be able to identify failed hydraulic components and repair as needed on hydraulic systems control valves, pumps, cylinders and pressure transducers.
Education
- ✓High School diploma or GED equivalent required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience
- ✓Minimum of 1 year of technician experience in a manufacturing environment (electrical and mechanical)
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2nd Shift
Monday – Friday
2pm-1030pm
3rd Shift
Monday 3am-11am
Monday 10pm- 630am
Tuesday 10pm-630am
Wednesday 10pm-630am
Thursday 10pm-630am
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- •Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
- •Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; maintains a clean and organized work environment.
- •Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
- •Safety - Observes all safety procedures and policies; Reports potentially unsafe conditions to supervisor; Uses equipment and materials properly.
- •Good attention to detail.
- •Able to work accurately from verbal and written instructions.