Maintenance Technician
Leviton · Fuquay-Varina, NC
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Travel
- 1%
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 15+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 8 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Leviton (industrial) in Fuquay-Varina, NC. Supports a quality work environment by following appropriate policies and procedures.
- They ask for
- 15+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- OEE, Root cause, PLC, Welding, Tooling
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · about 1% travel
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.
At a glance
Pulled from the posting text. If it's not listed here, the posting didn't say.
How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 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
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
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?
- The posting says about 1% travel. Between which sites?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 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
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.
This plant: Leviton in Fuquay-Varina
1 other open role at this site.
- Product Development Engineering Manager · Manufacturing · Manager
Maintenance Technician at Leviton in other locations
Leviton lists this title in 2 places. Pick the plant you can get to.
Full description from LevitonAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
Supports a safe work environment by following safety policies and procedures. Supports a quality work environment by following appropriate policies and procedures. Completes weekly, monthly, and yearly preventative maintenance duties on Operations machinery, equipment, and tooling per preventive maintenance (PM) procedures and as assigned Documents required repairs and maintenance tasks. 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 or maintains the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equipment. Utilizes appropriate diagnostic problem-solving techniques. Oversees repairs or replacements of broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment. Oversees and performs re-assemblies of equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs. Cleans, lubricates, or adjusts parts, equipment, or machinery. Examines parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear. Has a body of knowledge to work on different manufacturing equipment/processes due to a broader scope of knowledge of production equipment and does so with advanced troubleshooting skills. Works on projects assigned by supervisor Coaches more junior technicians on diagnosing and repairing equipment Cleans work areas using basic cleaning materials Performs changeovers and set-ups to equipment as required. Utilizes root cause analysis to suggest/implement improvements as part of Continuous Improvement Teams. 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. Monitors Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) to ensure set standards are achieved or exceeded.
Qualifications
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, use, repair, and maintenance Must possess a high level of knowledge of machine and tooling maintenance
Show full description ↓Show less ↑
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 The Maintenance Technician is responsible for repairing, adjusting, and/or maintaining industrial production and processing machinery in a safe, clean, and efficient manner. This position performs complex troubleshooting and repairs with minimal direction and oversight. This role provides the opportunity to work within the Network Solutions Business Unit of Leviton Manufacturing Company Inc. This is a night shift position. Days and hours for this position are: Week 1: Monday - Wednesday 6PM - 6AM. Week 2: Monday - Thursday 6PM - 6AM.