Night Shift Automation Maintenance Technician M1

BD · South Salt Lake, UT

Level: Technician
Team: Controls
Industry: Industrial
Posted: 16 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level controls role at BD (industrial) in South Salt Lake, UT. BD is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Maintenance Technician to support production equipment reliability and minimize downtime in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Tools it names: Root cause, Automation

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$83k.

Median of the low and high ends of 39 live postings that list pay, out of 1590 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 183 other live controls postings in the US.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: Not stated

Skills these teams ask for most

PLC 57%
✓ Automation 55%
Robotics 34%
✓ Union environment 29%
✓ Root cause 26%
Team leadership 23%

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Responsibilities

◆Solve issues and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automated production equipment
◆Diagnose equipment failures and perform routine and emergency repairs
◆Complete preventive maintenance activities and document maintenance work
◆Support assigned production lines to improve equipment uptime and efficiency
◆Replace defective machine components and coordinate fabrication of replacement parts when needed
◆Fix equipment performance issues and identify root causes of recurring problems
◆Assist with equipment improvements and proactive maintenance initiatives
◆Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical instructions
◆Mentor less experienced maintenance team members and support production personnel
◆Work independently or as part of a team to resolve equipment breakdowns quickly and safely

Requirements

✓High school diploma or equivalent experience
✓Previous experience as a Maintenance Technician, Manufacturing Technician, Industrial Maintenance Technician, Equipment Technician, or similar technical role in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred
✓One or more years of experience repairing industrial manufacturing equipment, machinery, or packaging equipment
✓Solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Primary Work Location

USA UT - Sandy

Additional Locations

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Job Description

Schedule: 5:40 PM - 5:50 AM

BD is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Maintenance Technician to support production equipment reliability and minimize downtime in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for candidates with previous experience as a maintenance technician, manufacturing technician, industrial maintenance technician, or equipment technician who enjoy fixing, repairing, and improving production equipment.

Work Environment

•Fast-paced manufacturing environment supporting high-volume production equipment
•Hands-on resolving and repair work throughout the shift
•Frequent standing, walking, bending, and equipment interaction
•Required use of safety and personal protective equipment (PPE)

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

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