Maintenance Technician
Magnera · Mount Holly, NC
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 60+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Magnera (packaging) in Mount Holly, NC. By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices.
- They ask for
- 60+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Root cause, PLC, Welding
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in North Carolina: typical posted base $71k–$97k.
Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 140 maintenance technician openings in North Carolina, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 144 other live reliability postings in North Carolina.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (60+ vs 4+)
Typical $75k–$96k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 43%
- ✓ PLC 42%
- ✓ Welding 37%
- ✓ Root cause 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Magnera in Mount Holly
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qualifications
and business acumen to troubleshoot machinery problems and continuously monitor electrical and mechanical devices as part of a predictive and preventative maintenance plan. The incumbent should understand and demonstrate proactive maintenance concepts and employ best maintenance practices. This position is expected to have a significant impact on improvements in run time efficiency.
Responsibilities
- ◆Compete assigned work orders and checklists for the day, and document work performed using the internal documentation process.
- ◆Rapidly respond to urgent (prioity1) calls to address issues in a timely manner.
- ◆Troubleshoot to Identify electrical and mechanical issues by using test equipment (meters, meggers, strobe lights, etc.) and repair issues with all equipment (production, facilities, auxiliary, etc.)
- ◆Servicing of electrical equipment including AC and DC drives, PLCs, and their associated control networks and I/O.
- ◆Create and process urgent work orders when assigned.
- ◆Attend daily assigned meetings to assist in identifying priorities for the day.
- ◆Assist in Root Cause Analysis when involved in the associated failure.
- ◆Repair and/or replace defective electrical or mechanical equipment.
- ◆Assist in identifying parts for repairs.
- ◆Assist in the installation of new equipment and equipment modification projects.
- ◆Document all modifications made to equipment during repairs (mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, steam, etc.).
- ◆Work overtime as needed for critical jobs or breakdown situations.
- ◆Abide by Glatfelter Mount Holly standards.
- ◆Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- ✓High School diploma or GED required.
- ✓2 years Maintenance work experience in a manufacturing environment required.
- ✓2 year Technical degree is related area is preferred.
- ✓Basic understanding of electrical knowledge is preferred.
- ✓Basic electrical/electronic circuit knowledge.
- ✓Understanding of paper waste recovery, baler, and cyclone system.
- ✓Working knowledge of motor control systems, PLCs, and communications systems.
- ✓Working knowledge of relay and ladder logic.
- ✓Working knowledge of production and support equipment.
- ✓Ability to read prints, assembly drawings, and electrical schematics.
- ✓Machine roller and component rigging for overhead crane use.
- ✓Safe working knowledge on use of shop tools including lathe, mill, press, welder, and saws.
- ✓Excellent verbal and written communication skills is required.
- ✓Computer competency including email and Microsoft office.
- ✓Must be detail oriented.
- ✓Ability to work well under pressure independently and as part of a team.
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Overview
Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive. Through economic upheaval, global pandemics and changing end-user needs, they have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations. By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices. With a combined legacy of resilience, Magnera will build personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.
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