Skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician
Prairie Farms · Orrville, OH
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Prairie Farms (food & beverage) in Orrville, OH. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- Tools it names
- PLC, Welding
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 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 202 maintenance technician openings in Ohio, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 211 other live reliability postings in Ohio.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $71k–$107k, from 10 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 49%
- Team leadership 42%
- ✓ Welding 34%
- Root cause 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Prairie Farms
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- 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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responsibilities
that are required of the associate for this job. Duties,
responsibilities
and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the company.
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Up to $7/hr in premiums available
Off shift pay differentials available
$35 monthly cell phone allowance
$575 annual tool allowance
All extra schooling, training, or classes will be paid by the company
We are looking for Skilled Maintenance Technicians to join our team. We are passionate about what we do and work hard at it. We are looking for a team player who will contribute not only to our team’s production, but to our culture as a whole. We offer a climate-controlled, clean facility with company-provided uniforms. We offer paid breaks in a clean, comfortable break room.
Market Leading Benefits Maintenance Technicians
- •Health, Dental and Vision insurance with Wellness Premium Discounts
- •Company Paid and Voluntary Life insurance
- •401k with a company match
- •Paid holidays, vacations, and personal days
for Skilled Maintenance Technicians
- •Able to repair electrical systems, PLC's, AC Drives, refrigeration equipment, and processing and filling equipment
- •Maintenance background that should include experience in pneumatics, hydraulics and welding
- •Must have good communication skills and be responsible for quality work
- •Must be able to pass pulmonary function test
- •Must learn and work with ammonia refrigeration
- •Must be able to lift 55 lbs on a regular basis
- •High School diploma preferred
- •GED assistance available
for Maintenance
- •Preventative maintenance of all equipment
- •Must be willing to take additional training pertaining to Maintenance
- •Must be willing to cross train and perform other duties as required
Days/Hours for Skilled Maintenance Technicians
- •Normally a 5 day work week
- •Multiple Shifts Available
- •Overtime will be required
EEO Statement
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or