2nd Shift Maintenance Technician
Marmon Holdings · Ripley, MS
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 29 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Marmon Holdings (industrial) in Ripley, MS.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- 5S, Tooling
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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 1786 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Mississippi plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 33 other live reliability postings in Mississippi.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 44%
- PLC 41%
- Welding 41%
- ✓ Tooling 32%
- EHS / safety 26%
- Root cause 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Marmon Holdings in Ripley
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Responsibilities
The list below highlights the essential job
responsibilities
but is not an all-inclusive list.
- ◆Must have hand tools, approved multimeter, and toolbox.
- ◆Performs daily checks to identify and address potential mechanical issues.
- ◆Helps other Maintenance Techs as directed by Group Leader or Maintenance Manager.
- ◆Performs established PM (Preventive Maintenance) procedures on machinery and equipment as directed.
- ◆Help establish maintenance and PM procedures to better maintain mechanical and electrical systems.
- ◆Performance maintenance and troubleshoots equipment as needed following proper LOTO procedures.
- ◆Repairs and rebuilds hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical components.
- ◆Installs and connects electrical fixtures, molds, and equipment, ensuring proper plumbing and wiring for safe and efficient operation.
- ◆Evaluates equipment to determine necessary repairs or part replacements and collaborates with Group Leader or Maintenance Manager to ensure timely procurement of replacement parts.
- ◆Utilizes maintenance management system to track daily activities, close workorders, track time, etc.
- ◆Ensure proper care is taken for all maintenance equipment.
- ◆Can proficiently perform machine PM to increase machine reliability.
- ◆Meticulously documents preventative maintenance activities in maintenance management system (Adheres to established safety protocols and best practices, including service dates, replacement information, and keeping accurate records.
- ◆Participate in team meetings to discuss strategies on how best to maintain machinery & keep it working at optimal levels during peak season periods.
- ◆Notifies the supervisor of any faulty equipment or mechanical condition and enters it into the CMMS system.
- ◆Maintains good housekeeping in the maintenance shop and follows 5S system.
- ◆Always wears proper PPE and always works safe in all areas.
- ◆Must be willing to train level 1 maintenance techs to next level.
- ◆Other duties as assigned by your manager or the Group Lead.
Qualifications, Skills, Competencies
- ✓Demonstrates ability to work independently and manage
responsibilities
with minimal supervision.
- ◆Ability to perform tasks requiring critical thinking.
- ◆Committed to continuous learning and professional development.
- ◆Demonstrates strong mechanical and electrical expertise in equipment installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- ◆Effectively assesses and prioritizes equipment issues to ensure timely resolution and minimize downtime.
- ◆Demonstrates strong communication skills, professionalism, and effective time management to meet organizational goals.
- ◆Adheres to established safety protocols and best practices.
Education/Experience
- ✓Requires 3–5 years of hands-on experience in industrial maintenance or a technical degree in a mechanical discipline combined with 3 plus years of industrial maintenance experience.
- ✓Focus on Electrical Technology a plus.
- ✓LOTO and Arc Flash training a plus.
- ✓Previous Forklift and Fall Protection training required.
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General Overview: Provides maintenance support to all departments and ensures that all machinery and equipment are in safe working order within the facility: 3-5 years of industrial experience, demonstrate strong mechanical trouble shooting capability, demonstrate knowledge of 1-phase and 3-phase electrical trouble shooting, can use a meter to troubleshoot AC and DC voltage systems. The candidate must demonstrate a good working knowledge of plumbing, pneumatics, hydraulics, and other skills necessary to perform the job. Must be able to perform this tier level with minimal supervision.
Overall
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to lift/carry up to 50 lbs. (pounds over this amount requires the use of safety mechanisms and devices available); push/pull up to 100 lbs. (pounds over this amount requires the use of safety mechanisms and devices available); frequent standing, kneeling, sitting, bending, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and walking.
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 .