Maintenance Technician
Owens Corning · Colfax, NC
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Owens Corning (industrial) in Colfax, NC. Perform Skilled Repairs: Troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild complex manufacturing machinery and production equipment.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- EHS / safety
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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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.
North Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 97 other live reliability postings in North Carolina.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- PLC 45%
- ✓ Team leadership 45%
- Welding 33%
- ✓ EHS / safety 26%
- Tooling 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Owens Corning
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Questions worth asking about this team:
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- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
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Full description from Owens CorningAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Coordination
· Direct Daily Workflow: Assign tasks to maintenance technicians and monitor ongoing work quality.
· Support Scheduling: Assist the Maintenance Manager with labor scheduling and project prioritization.
· Provide Performance Input: Observe team performance and provide objective feedback for annual reviews.
· Escalate Issues: Report complex technical problems and personnel concerns directly to management.
Technical Execution & Maintenance
· Perform Skilled Repairs: Troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild complex manufacturing machinery and production equipment.
· Electrical Troubleshooting: Test circuits and replace defective switches, receptacles, ballasts, and wiring.
· Mechanical Operations: Align, service, and maintain mechanical systems and components.
· Tool Operation: Utilize saws, drill presses, and various hand and power tools safely.
Safety, Administration & Compliance
· Enforce Safety Culture: Guarantee team compliance with OSHA regulations and plant safety practices.
· Manage Documentation: Maintain accurate digital and physical records for labor, materials, and completed work orders.
· Asset Care: Keep tools, workshop spaces, and maintenance equipment clean and operational.
· Operational Reliability: Maintain excellent attendance to support continuous plant operations.
Qualifications
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Requirements
· Experience: 3-5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
· Leadership: Minimum 1 year of experience acting in a lead, coordinator, or supervisory capacity.
· Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in both mechanical systems and electrical troubleshooting.
· Tools: Expert familiarity with standard industrial hand tools, power tools, and shop machinery.
What We Offer
· Competitive hourly pay.
· Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
· 401(k) plan with up to a 6% company match.
· Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
· Paid time off plus 11 paid holidays.
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Position Type: Full-time, Hourly (Working Lead)
Location: Colfax, NC
Position Purpose
The Maintenance Lead guides the daily activities of the maintenance team while actively performing skilled mechanical and electrical repairs. This role serves as the primary link between frontline technicians and management, coordinating work orders, troubleshooting complex equipment issues, and ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols.