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Maintenance Technician--Manufacturing

Marmon Holdings · Newark, NJ

Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Marmon Holdings (industrial) in Newark, NJ.

They ask for
5+ years
Tools it names
PLC

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

Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.

Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 18 other live reliability postings in New Jersey.

Experience asked
Typical (5+ years)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Team leadership 53%
  • ✓ PLC 42%
  • Robotics 26%
  • Automation 26%
  • FDA / GMP 21%
  • Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 21%

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

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Lifts up to 50 lbs

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Full description from Marmon HoldingsAs posted on their careers site.Show

Essential Functions

  • ◆Maintain and repair all production equipment.
  • ◆Perform preventive maintenance to production equipment.
  • ◆Organize and maintain an organized maintenance shop
  • ◆Maintain spare parts inventory list and organize inventory
  • ◆Interact with Engineer & Production Team; coordinate jobs/projects on a daily basis
  • ◆Review all work orders and complete all required work.
  • ◆Make recommendations on equipment replacement.
  • ◆Manage contractors performing repairs and improvements to the facility:
  • ◆Create scope of work, receive quotes and manage.
  • ◆Call in/guide Contractors to repair break downs to minimize down time
  • ◆Prepare Purchase Orders for vendors
  • ◆Complete and document the following inspections/exercises:
  • ◆Monthly Fire Extinguisher, Sprinkler System Inspections; maintain records.
  • ◆Will also perform maintenance on related equipment, such as pumps, motors, PLC, control panels, conveyors, bag sealers, screw feeders, mills, centrifuge, agitators, chemical process vessels, level sensors, actuated valves.

Education and Experience

  • ✓High School diploma (or GED).
  • ✓5 years maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing environment. Experience with troubleshooting, repairing, replacing and installing some of the listed components / related equipment is required; strong preference for experience in most, if not all components.
  • ✓Knowledgeable of industrial manufacturing equipment (piping, pumps, blowers, valves)
  • ✓Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings
  • ✓General plumbing knowledge and working experience with pipe fitting and pipe fitting tools is strongly preferred
  • ✓Working experience with line breaks involving chemicals (acids, bases, flammables)
  • ✓General electrical knowledge and working experience with single phase and low voltage control wiring is strongly preferred
  • ✓General instrument/controls knowledge and ability to pinpoint equipment operational issues to mechanical or electrical or instrument controls so as to reach out to the proper resource.
  • ✓Working experience with pneumatics and hydraulics
  • ✓Detail oriented with demonstrated analytical and troubleshooting skills
  • ✓Ability to speak, understand, read, and write English

Additional

Requirements

and

Responsibilities

  • ◆Must possess manual dexterity and the ability to lift 50 pounds
  • ◆Ability to work in plant with multiple levels requiring ascending steps, ladders and working on decks / roofs.
  • ◆Will enter confined spaces through existing manways
  • ◆Ability to be certified for respirator use
  • ◆Ability to operate powered industrial equipment including forklifts and manlifts
  • ◆Must have a housekeeping mindset and keep work areas organized and clean, auditing maintenance worksite conditions routinely to ensure organization and cleanliness
  • ◆Must be able to support after-hour repairs; will be required to carry company cell phone as needed to troubleshoot repair issues over the phone or in-person when needed.

Salary for this role is $27 - $33 / hr, based on experience.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law .

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As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway— you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Summary/Objective

Responsible for properly maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing all manufacturing plant equipment in a fast-paced environment. Plant equipment includes, but is not limited to, chemical processing, product packaging, and water/wastewater treatment equipment associated with production as well as facilities associated with buildings and infrastructure.

Safety/Quality

Must adhere to and demonstrate safe work practices, including wearing required PPE and following safe work practices.

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