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Maintenance Technician

nVent · Solon, OH

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Industry
Industrial
Posted
2 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at nVent (industrial) in Solon, OH. Troubleshooting, performing preventative/predictive and emergency maintenance on all assigned equipment.

Tools it names
Welding

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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 108 other live reliability postings in Ohio.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $77k–$107k, from 7 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 48%
  • PLC 41%
  • ✓ Welding 34%
  • Root cause 22%
  • EHS / safety 20%

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What you will experience in this position

  • ✓Perform basic preventative maintenance on industrial machinery.
  • ✓Basic troubleshooting, modification, and repair of production machinery and equipment.
  • ✓Basic mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting and repair as required.
  • ✓Assist Manufacturing Engineering with process or equipment improvements.
  • ✓Must be able to communicate effectively with Tool and Die, Engineering, Supervisors and outside vendors regarding projects and repair problems.
  • ✓Ability to fabricate, weld, or machine parts as required is preferred.
  • ✓Perform a sequence of work to install, repair, and maintain a wide variety of production and building equipment.
  • ✓Perform basic work on interior and exterior building/facilities equipment such as air compressors, HVAC units, lighting/fans and restroom facilities.
  • ✓Move and install large machinery.
  • ✓Basic understanding of engineering drawings, schematics, maintenance work orders, or manufacturers manuals.
  • ✓Use basic hand and power tools, machine tools, and precision measuring equipment.
  • ✓Perform other job duties as assigned.
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We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

As a Maintenance Technician you will be responsible for basic repairs, troubleshooting, performing preventative/predictive and emergency maintenance on all assigned equipment.

You have

  • •Troubleshooting skills necessary, with the ability to make informed decisions
  • •Good organizational skills with strong attention to detail
  • •Ability to work in a fast-paced; multi-tasking environment and meet operational deadlines.
  • •Must be self-motivated, safety and quality conscious, and work efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • •Able to work overtime regularly and with minimal notice to meet business needs.
  • •Good communication skills with the ability to work in a team environment.

We have

  • •A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day
  • •nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.
  • •Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com .
  • •Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work
  • •We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide
  • •Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money
  • •Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:
  • •Innovative & adaptable
  • •Dedicated to absolute integrity
  • •Focused on the customer first
  • •Respectful and team oriented
  • •Optimistic and energizing
  • •Accountable for performance
  • •Benefits to support the lives of our employees

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes:

  • •Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
  • •A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
  • •Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.

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