Maintenance Tech II/III
Novelis · Ashville, OH
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Novelis (metals) in Ashville, OH.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Tools it names
- ISO 9001, IATF 16949, Machining, Welding, Painting / coating, Tooling
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in Ohio: typical posted base $58k–$75k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 211 maintenance technician openings in Ohio, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 223 other live reliability postings in Ohio.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 4+)
Typical $71k–$107k, from 10 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- PLC 50%
- ✓ Team leadership 42%
- ✓ Welding 34%
- Root cause 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for ISO 9001, IATF 16949, Painting / coating, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Novelis
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- 2
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- 3
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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- 5
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Responsibilities
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Responsibilities include
- ◆Work in a safe manner in compliance with all plant safety and environmental requirements, policies, and regulatory statutes
- ◆Notify appropriate personnel of irregularities in operating equipment or materials; maintain clean and orderly conditions in work area
- ◆Under supervision, coordinate and carry out various operations in the performance of any assignment
- ◆Handle the planning, layout and construction of workstation tables, conveyors, platforms, and other work aids to improve ergonomics, safety, and general working conditions
- ◆Must possess basic mechanical and electrical knowledge and be able to read and interpret prints, diagrams, drawings, schematics, programs, and operating instructions to fabricate tools, fixtures, workstation equipment, as well as have the ability to troubleshoot, repair and upgrade machinery
- ◆Operate a variety of mobile equipment including, but not limited to forklift, powered manlifts and overhead crane
- ◆Enter maintenance work order data into computers
- ◆Supporting the Company’s continuous improvement process
- ◆Adhere to and support company quality, environmental, health & safety, and certification standards, including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, IATF 16949:2016, and ASI Certifications, where applicable.
Required qualifications
- ✓High school diploma or GED equivalent is required
- ✓Ability to work on a night shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays
- ✓1-3 years maintenance work experience, preferably in a manufacturing work environment.
- ✓Demonstrate concern for personal safety and safety of others
- ✓Must demonstrate a willingness to participate in plant safety initiatives
- ✓Must be able to work as part of a team and be capable of self-direction
- ✓Good verbal communication skills are required
- ✓Must be comfortable using the Microsoft suite of products: MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint; Oracle, and various analysis tools
- ✓Must be able to demonstrate a strong work ethic and positive attitude
- ✓Must be capable and willing to train others as needed
- ✓Good decision-making skills are required
- ✓Must be flexible as job focus and assignments may change daily and by the hour
Additional
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Machine shop work experience is highly desirable
- ✓Forklift certification from a previous employer or state agency
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Position Overview
The Ashville Plant’s manufacturing processes include continuous coil coating paint lines and metal slitting operations. Maintenance Technician II/III ($32.79-$35.64) in the Maintenance Department will perform job duties to maintain, troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, electronics and programmable controlled equipment. Qualified persons must possess illustrated work experience and the ability to perform preventive maintenance on plant equipment and machinery, set-up new machinery and equipment, perform skilled tasks such as running electrical wiring/conduit, welding, burning, brazing, fabricating, pipe fitting, rigging, carpentry, machining work, modifications, and installation.
Physical demands
Individuals for this position need to be able to sit, stand, walk, crouch, kneel, bend, stoop, climb stairs or ladders during the normal course of duties on a routine basis. Individuals would also need to be able to hear, speak, see (including near, far, and peripheral site), handle with fingers, hands, or arms; lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds; reach above, at or below shoulder level during the normal course of duties on a routine basis. Keyboarding is a routine function.
Shift differential for night shift.
CANDIDATES MUST BE ABLE TO WORK A NIGHT SHIFT, 6P-6A, ON A ROTATING BASIS. (work 2 days, off 2 days, work 3 days, off 2 days).
Location Profile
Founded in 1971, the Ashville, OH plant is a finishing facility with coating capabilities running on a 24/7 basis.. Employing around 200 people the facility primarily serves the Building & Construction and Commercial Transportation markets.
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