2nd Shift Maintenance Technician
Advastar · Cherryvale, KS
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Advastar (industrial) in Cherryvale, KS.
- Tools it names
- Root cause, PLC, Automation, Welding
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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.
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How this role compares
Against 46 other live reliability postings in Kansas.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 72%
- ✓ PLC 43%
- ✓ Welding 34%
- ✓ Root cause 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Full description from AdvastarAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
An established manufacturing operation is adding a Maintenance Technician on nights to keep its production equipment running. You troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic failures across the plant — motors, conveyors, presses, pneumatic tools, and production machines — and get lines back up fast. Pay moves up a posted, skill-based ladder as you add electrical, PLC, and advanced-diagnostic capability.Anticipated $17.60–$27.85 per hour, based on experience and demonstrated skill levelPay advances on a defined skill ladder (electrical, PLC, and advanced diagnostics move you up)Full suite of benefits, 401K w/match, PTO/HolidayTypical shift 5:00PM - 3:30AM; maintenance typically runs ~50 hours/week on 10-hour shiftsOverviewKeep production equipment running — troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic failures with a root-cause mindsetDiagnose by observation — listen to and inspect running equipment to find the source of trouble before it becomes downtimeRepair or replace defective parts: bearings, belts, chains, motors, control circuits, and structural componentsUse shop tools (welder, drill press, grinder, metalworking tools) to fabricate and repair partsRead wiring diagrams and prints to guide repairs; work safely around energized systemsLog work and initiate parts/purchase requisitions to keep preventive maintenance on schedulePreferred Skills and ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalentMechanical and basic electrical foundation (strongly preferred) — bearings, belts, chains, gearboxes, alignment; motors, relays, contactors, sensorsTroubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems (strongly preferred)Proper multimeter use and ability to read wiring diagrams and control circuitsComfortable and safe working around energized systemsBasic PLC/VFD interaction and automation exposure (trainable; a plus)Able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs occasionally; work at heights and in loud conditionsWilling to work night shiftKEYWORDS: Maintenance Technician, Industrial Maintenance, Maintenance Mechanic, Millwright, Multi-craft Maintenance, Electromechanical Technician, E&I Technician, Reliability Technician, PLC, VFD, hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, relays, contactors, sensors, bearings, belts, chains, gearbox, alignment, wiring diagrams, multimeter, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, conveyor, mechanical presses, welding repair, electrical repair, night shiftEEO