Maintenance Technician
Magnera · Candler, NC
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Travel
- Includes overnights
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 60+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Magnera (packaging) in Candler, NC. Diagnose, analyze, and repair electronic, electro-mechanical, and instrumentation equipment, operating in all areas, utilizing meters, gauges, and other testing methods.
- They ask for
- 60+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Root cause, PLC
- Day to day
- overnight travel
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
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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%
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This plant: Magnera in Candler
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Responsibilities
Role
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all production equipment and facility systems. This role performs preventative maintenance, troubleshoots mechanical and electrical issues, and supports continuous improvement efforts to minimize downtime and enhance production performance. The technician works in close collaboration with operations, engineering, and safety teams to maintain a high-quality manufacturing environment.
Shift Details Mangera’s Asheville location is currently seeking a Maintenance Technician for our overnight PM shift , working a 2–2–3 schedule (two days on, two days off, three days on). This schedule then rotates weekly, offering a consistent pattern with built‑in consecutive days off.
Responsibilities
- ◆Compete assigned work orders for the day, and document work performed using the internal documentation process.
- ◆Distribute the shift report at the end of every shift communicating tasks accomplished during the shift.
- ◆Originate and process urgent work orders when assigned.
- ◆Perform rounds and complete checklists each shift on the designated production line.
- ◆Attend daily assigned meetings to assist in identifying priorities for the day.
- ◆Rapidly respond to urgent priority (prioity1) calls to address the issue in a timely manner.
- ◆Assist in Root Cause Analysis when involved in the associated failure.
- ◆Troubleshoot and repair problems with all equipment (production, facilities, auxiliary, etc.)
- ◆Identify electrical and mechanical issues by using available test equipment (meters, meggers, strobe lights, etc.)
- ◆Repair and/or replace defective electrical or mechanical equipment.
- ◆Diagnose, analyze, and repair electronic, electro-mechanical, and instrumentation equipment, operating in all areas, utilizing meters, gauges, and other testing methods.
- ◆Troubleshoot PLC hardware and software.
- ◆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.
- ◆Performs other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience
- ✓High School Diploma or GED and two (2) years of experience working in a similar role with industrial equipment or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- ✓Two (2) year technical degree in related area, preferred.
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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.
Competencies
- •Basic electrical/electronic circuit knowledge required.
- •Working knowledge of motor control systems, PLCs, and communications systems.
- •Working knowledge of production and support equipment.
- •Ability to read prints, assembly drawings, and electrical schematics.
- •Intermediate mechanical knowledge required.
- •Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- •Must be detail oriented.
- •Ability to work well under pressure independently and as part of a team.
Working Conditions
- •10% desk work; CMMS and Microsoft.
- •90% standing/walking, climbing, bending, twisting, reaching.