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Industrial Maintenance Technician I

Leviton · Morganton, NC

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Degree
Required (or equivalent experience)
Experience asked
15+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
24 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Leviton (industrial) in Morganton, NC.

They ask for
15+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
Tools it names
OEE
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $57k–$86k.

Median of the low and high ends of 64 live postings that list pay, out of 2470 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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

How this role compares

Against 110 other live reliability postings in North Carolina.

Experience asked
More than usual (15+ vs 3+)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • PLC 43%
  • Team leadership 40%
  • Welding 34%
  • EHS / safety 24%

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

Stands out: this posting asks for OEE, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 15+ 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 coverageLifts up to 40 lbs

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How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Leviton

    Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.

  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

    One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.

  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • 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?
  4. 4

    Apply with someone vouching for you

    If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.

  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

    One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

Full description from LevitonAs posted on their careers site.Show

Responsibilities

Completes process checks on specified quality forms and records Assures all assigned equipment safety guarding is in place and all areas of the machine are clean, neat and organized Documents required repairs and maintenance tasks Monitors Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) to ensure set standards are achieved or exceeded Observes gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure equipment is working properly Inspects equipment, products, materials, or packaging to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects Repairs, cleans, lubricates, or adjusts machinery to optimally maintain the equipment Disassembles, repairs or replaces malfunctioning/broken machinery or equipment components Reassembles equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repair Examines parts for defects, such as excessive wear or breakage Performs changeovers and set-ups to equipment as required Places or pours WIP components or materials into containers or fills hoppers/feeder bowls from designated Gaylords Cleans work areas using basic cleaning materials Other

responsibilities

as assigned

Qualifications

Completes process checks on specified quality forms and records Assures all assigned equipment safety guarding is in place and all areas of the machine are clean, neat and organized Documents required repairs and maintenance tasks Monitors Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) to ensure set standards are achieved or exceeded Observes gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure equipment is working properly Inspects equipment, products, materials, or packaging to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects Repairs, cleans, lubricates, or adjusts machinery to optimally maintain the equipment Disassembles, repairs or replaces malfunctioning/broken machinery or equipment components Reassembles equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repair Examines parts for defects, such as excessive wear or breakage Performs changeovers and set-ups to equipment as required Places or pours WIP components or materials into containers or fills hoppers/feeder bowls from designated Gaylords Cleans work areas using basic cleaning materials Other

responsibilities

as assigned

Knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, use, repair, and maintenance Ability to operate newly repaired machinery or equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs Ability to analyze failures, machine error messages, or information obtained from operators Self-motivated and capable of identifying and completing tasks with minimal direction Ability to determine causes of operating errors and implement effective solutions Ability to use judgment related to identifying potential safety hazards Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment Ability to communicate in verbal and written English Requires standing, walkin

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About Leviton At Leviton, we build what's next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management. With over 115 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers' lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive. We recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We ASK questions, EMBRACE challenges, SEEK new perspectives, and ANTICIPATE what comes next. It's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly changing world. About the role Responsible for repairing, adjusting, and maintenance of industrial production and processing machinery in a safe manner and within quality standards.

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