Maintenance Technician
Prysmian · Claremont, NC
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 16 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Prysmian (industrial) in Claremont, NC. NCDOL Journeyman Apprentice (Level I or II).
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- Welding, SAP
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
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.
North Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 82 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
- ✓ Team leadership 47%
- PLC 46%
- ✓ Welding 33%
- Tooling 24%
- EHS / safety 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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This plant: Prysmian in Claremont
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Full description from PrysmianAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
💰 Pay: Starting at $30/hr (higher with experience)
📅 Schedule: Rotating 2‑2‑3 schedule
🎁 Benefits (Day 1): Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, STD/LTD, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and more!
About the Role
We’re looking for a skilled Maintenance Technician to support daily plant operations by performing mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and machine repair. This role keeps production running efficiently and safely while contributing to a high‑performance manufacturing environment.
Required
- ✓High School Diploma or GED
- ✓2–5+ years industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience, or equivalent military training
- ✓Strong troubleshooting skills (bearings, chains, sprockets, gearboxes, electrical/mechanical systems)
- ✓Ability to read technical drawings and schematics
- ✓Able to lift up to 50 lbs., occasionally move loads up to 100 lbs.
- ✓Comfortable with heights, ladders, confined walking/standing for 10–12 hours
- ✓Willing to work overtime, holidays, and flexible hours as needed.
- ✓Strong attendance, communication, and teamwork skills
- ✓Ability to learn quickly and document work accurately.
Preferred: Multi‑craft experience (welding, millwright, pipefitting, lubrication)
· NCDOL Journeyman Apprentice (Level I or II)
· Experience with precision maintenance tools and diagnostic equipment.
· Previous maintenance experience in a Fiber Optics Cabling organization.
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Maintenance Technician – Competitive Pay + Day‑1 Benefits
What You’ll Do
- •Follow all safety procedures, including PPE and ISO 14001 EMS requirements.
- •Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance on production equipment.
- •Troubleshoot and repair equipment issues to reduce downtime.
- •Respond quickly to breakdowns and production requests.
- •Complete preventive maintenance tasks and identify potential failures.
- •Accurately document maintenance work and parts used in SAP.
- •Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and P\&IDs.
- •Use light rigging equipment when needed.
- •Perform physical tasks including lifting, climbing, standing, and pulling.
- •Maintain housekeeping standards in work and production areas.
- •Perform other duties as assigned.
What We’re Looking For
Who Succeeds Here
- •Strong analytical problem solver
- •Self‑starter who meets objectives with minimal supervision
- •Positive, professional, and team‑focused
- •Adaptable in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
- •Results‑driven with strong attention to detail
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